Low-Income Spay / Neuter Assistance

 
 
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For residents of Perth County, Ontario, only.

For many people who are finding it difficult to make ends meet, having their pet 'fixed' is not financially possible. We partner with a number of veterinary clinics to provide FREE* spay / neuter surgery for Perth County residents in financial difficulty.

Please note that a maximum of 2 cats may be spayed / neutered though our low-income spay / neuter program per qualifying household per year.

Benefits of spaying (female cats) or neutering (male cats):

  • improves your pet’s behaviour (prevents urine spraying, heat cycles, roaming and vocalizing)

  • improves your pet’s health (spaying & neutering prevents some reproductive cancers)

  • prevents accidental litters of unwanted kittens

We recommend having your cat or kitten spayed or neutered by 4 months of age.

Who may qualify:

Residents of Perth County, Ontario, who have an annual gross household income of :

  • up to $30,000 for a 1-person household

  • up to $35.000 for a household of 2 family members

  • up to $40,000 for a household of 3 or more family members

How to apply:

If you want to get your cat(s) 'fixed', and think that you may qualify for our Low-Income Spay / Neuter Assistance Program, please follow these steps :

1 | Call or email one of the following agencies in advance to make an appointment for an assessment (no walk-ins) :

Stratford House of Blessing
423 Erie St., Stratford, ON
Contact : Molly
tel. 519.273.3433
email info@shob.org

Salvation Army Stratford
230 Lightborne Ave., Stratford, ON
tel. 519.271.2950
email stratford.stmarys@salvationarmy.ca

Salvation Army Mitchell
80 Rowland St., Mitchell, ON
Note : appointments available on Fridays from 10am - 12pm only
tel. 519.271.2950
email stratford.stmarys@salvationarmy.ca

Salvation Army St. Marys
220 Queen St. E., St. Marys, ON
tel. 519.284.2760
email stratford.stmarys@salvationarmy.ca

Salvation Army Listowel
326 Main St. E., Listowel, ON
Contact : Carolyn
tel. 519.291.2900
email Carolyn.Saunders@salvationarmy.ca

2 | Remember to bring proof of your identity (photo i.d. card), place of residence, and income to your assessment appointment.

3 | You must agree that you will NOT have your cat declawed. Feline Friends Network will not fund the cost of spay / neuter surgeries where the cat is being declawed, because declawing is cruel and unnecessary.

4 | If you qualify, you will receive a voucher for a free spay / neuter, along with a list of veterinary clinics that have agreed to participate in our program. You must use one of the clinics on the list, as not all veterinary clinics accept Feline Friends Network's spay / neuter vouchers. Vouchers are good for two months from the date they are issued.

5 | IMPORTANT : FELINE FRIENDS COVERS THE COST OF SPAY / NEUTER SURGERY ONLY. The cost of vaccinations are your responsibility, except if given at the time of spay / neuter surgery at designated clinics. You may also be responsible for the cost of an exam, IV fluids, medication(s), cone(s), etc. if they are required by the Veterinary Clinic. These costs vary, so please contact each clinic you are interested in to ask about their particular requirements and fees. Please do not make multiple appointments.

6 | Once you have selected a clinic, make an appointment for the spay / neuter surgery. Be sure to bring your voucher to the clinic on the day of the surgery, and follow the Veterinarian's instructions for preparing your cat or kitten for surgery and caring for him / her after surgery.

*Please note that the Low-Income Spay / Neuter Assistance Program is subject to available funding and annual budgetary restrictions. Feline Friends Network may change the parameters of this program at any time without notice.