Spay/Neuter Clinic
The Shelter offers a spay/neuter clinic for low income households. The sole purpose of this clinic is to reduce pet overpopulation by making spay/neuter available to low income pet owners. The clinic will not provide routine wellness care, treat sick or injured animals, nor perform any other type of surgery.
Make an Appointment
Clinics are held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month (this date may change, so please call to confirm).
- Make sure that you qualify as low income (see guidelines below).
- Make an appointment by calling (517) 546-2154 or email us at lcac@livgov.com.
- Appointment must be paid for in advance of the procedure. You may pay in person the morning of the appointment before the procedure.
- Locate your dog’s proof of rabies vaccination and State of Michigan dog license.
Low Income Guidelines
You must be able to bring in the following so income can be verified: Medicaid, MiWIC, Paystub, W-2, Income tax form 1040 (line 7), notarized statement, Bridge Card, or Unemployment.
| Number Living in the Household (Not Number In Family) | Hourly Wage | Weekly Pay | Every 2 Week Pay | Annual Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $9.94 | $398 | $795 | $20,665 |
| 2 | $13.46 | $539 | $1,077 | $27,991 |
| 3 | $16.98 | $680 | $1,359 | $35,317 |
| 4 | $20.51 | $821 | $1,641 | $42,643 |
| 5 | $24.03 | $961 | $1,922 | $49,969 |
| 6 | $27.55 | $1,102 | $2,204 | $57,295 |
| 7 | $31.07 | $1,243 | $2,486 | $64,621 |
| 8 | $34.59 | $1,384 | $2,768 | $71,947 |
| 9 | $38.12 | $1,525 | $3,050 | $79,273 |
| 10 | $41.64 | $1,666 | $3,332 | $86,599 |
| 11 | $45.16 | $1,807 | $3,614 | $93,925 |
| 12 | $48.68 | $1,948 | $3,896 | $101,251 |
| 13 | $52.21 | $2,089 | $4,178 | $108,577 |
| 14 | $55.73 | $2,230 | $4,460 | $115,903 |
| 15 | $59.25 | $2,371 | $4,742 | $123,229 |
| 16 | $62.77 | $2,512 | $5,024 | $130,555 |
| 17 | $66.29 | $2,653 | $5,306 | $137,881 |
| 18 | $68.82 | $2,794 | $5,588 | $145,207 |
| 19 | $73.34 | $2,935 | $5,870 | $152,533 |
| 20 | $76.86 | $3,076 | $6,152 | $159,859 |
Fees
You must pay for the appointment in person the morning of the appointment, before the procedure. Checks will not be accepted for clinic procedures.
| Procedure | Cats | Dogs |
|---|---|---|
| Neuter | $45 | $100 |
| Spay | $60 | $150 |
| 1 Year Rabies Vaccination | $15 | $15 |
| Distemper Vaccination | $15 | $15 |
Preparing for the Clinic
Dog owners must bring proof of rabies vaccine and a current dog license on the day of the clinic. If you do not have this, we will give your dog a rabies vaccine at an additional price of $15 and a dog license for $10. Cats are required to have a rabies vaccine the day of the procedure. If the owner cannot provide proof, this cost is $15.
- Make sure your pet did not have food after midnight the night before. If they did, let us know. A pet with a full belly can have complications with surgery, we will need to reschedule your appointment.
- Drop your pet off between 8 – 9 a.m. on the morning of the clinic.
- Payment is required before the procedure. You must pay the MORNING of the surgery. We accept MasterCard, VISA, Discover, debit cards, and cash. We do NOT accept “Care Credit.”
- You must be able to bring in the following so income can be verified: Medicaid, MiWIC, Paystub, W-2, Income tax form 1040 (line 7), notarized statement, Bridge Card, or Unemployment.
- Cats must be in carrier or live trap, dogs must be on a leash. Please leave your dog in the car when you come into the Shelter to sign in and pay.
- You will be called to pick up your pet later the same day once they are released by the Veterinarian.
