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For pet owners receiving public assistance:
 

The ASPCA offers free spay/neuter surgery via five fully-equipped mobile veterinary clinics that travel to many of NYC's neighborhoods! Our mission is to put an end to the tragic euthanasia of adoptable animals within New York City's five boroughs by addressing the animal crisis at its source—in the heart of the city's local communities.

Recognizing that many of the most serious overpopulation and animal health crises arise in neighborhoods with limited access to veterinary care and education on animal issues, the ASPCA will bring these services directly to such communities. 

View our calendar for upcoming dates in your area.

For more information please call 877-SPAY-NYC.

Who qualifies?

Low income pet owners in New York City's five boroughs with proof of public assistance such as Welfare, Medicaid, Medicare, SSI, Disability, Food Stamps, or Public Housing qualify for free spay/neuter, rabies vaccination, distemper vaccination, and nail trim. Unemployment does not qualify. If you do not have proof of public assistance, a $99 fee per animal fee is required.

Which services are provided when you bring your pet for spay/neuter?

• Spay or neuter procedure.
• Rabies vaccine (must be provided according to NYC law unless pet owner can prove up-to-date vaccination certificate filled out by a veterinarian. A rabies tag is not sufficient proof.)
• Distemper vaccine
• Nail trim

This is an all-inclusive fee. Clients can choose which services their pets need, however the fee for clients not on public assistance will remain the same. We cannot provide vaccinations or any other services to animals not being spayed or neutered on the same day.

If you would like to have your pet microchipped, please let your team know. There is a separate charge of $25 per animal microchipped. Your pet can also receive a Distemper vaccine for $5.

Female and male dogs and cats are tattooed when they are spayed or neutered on the Mobile Clinic trucks.  A small skin incision is made and tattoo ink is applied.  Tattoos are placed so that veterinarians and shelters can easily identify that the animal has been spayed or neutered.  This is especially important in female animals, as the presence of a tattoo can help the animal avoid undergoing unnecessary surgery.

What do I do when I get to the location?

We can serve up to 25 animals per day on a first-come, first-served basis, and you must arrive early to wait in line for intake. We suggest you arrive at the location before 7:00 A.M. The ASPCA mobile clinic program encourages New York City residents to spay or neuter ALL the cats and dogs in your household. You are welcome to bring all your pets to the mobile clinic location of your choice, but due to the high demand for our services, a policy of two pets maximum per household per clinic day may be applied. An ASPCA representative will arrive before 8:00 A.M. to help you sign up to have your pet taken care of. Be prepared to wait approximately two hours for intake. While you are waiting, please be courteous and considerate of our neighbors and local residents. For more information please call 877-SPAY-NYC.