ASPCA Mobile Spay/Neuter Clinics

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Spay/Neuter Mobile Clinic

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.


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By Calling (877) SPAY-NYC, You Can:

  

  • Learn how to become eligible for ASPCA Mobile Spay/Neuter Clinic services.
  • Find out the minimum requirements prior to booking a spay/neuter appointment.
  • Schedule a TNR spay/neuter appointment.
  • Request traps for your TNR project.
  • Communicate any mobile spay/neuter clinic post-operative issues.
  • Ask questions or express concerns about ASPCA Mobile Spay/Neuter Clinics.

What animals will you accept?

We WILL spay/neuter:

  • Healthy dogs and cats
  • Puppies and kittens as long as they are eight weeks old and weigh at least two pounds
  • Female cats in heat
  • Pregnant cats and dogs depending on the health of the animal and term of the pregnancy
  • Large dogs

We WON'T spay/neuter:

  • Ferrets, rabbits, and other animals
  • Unhealthy or contagious animals…no coughing, sneezing, watery eyes, runny noses, mange, and/or ringworm.
  • Female dogs in heat (wait one month after her period ends to spay her)
  • Female dogs and cats who are nursing puppies and kittens (wait one month after she has weaned her litter before she can be spayed)
  • Male animals with only one testicle
  • Animals over five years old must be seen by our medical team, who will determine if they can undergo surgery on the mobile clinic

What do I need to bring?

  • Bring proof of public assistance and a picture ID with proof that you are 18 or over. If you are bringing a pet for someone who is disabled or elderly, make sure to have their public assistance proof and picture ID.
  • Bring all cats in carriers, with one cat per carrier. Bring dogs on leashes.
  • Bring money to purchase an ecollar to put on your pet after surgery. An ecollar is a plastic cone that fits around your pet's neck to prevent your pet from licking its stiches and causing an infection. Bring $5 to purchase one.

How do I prepare my pet for surgery?

For animal(s) less than 4 months of age feed small meal at about 6am on the morning of surgery. For animal(s) greater than 4 months of age, remove food from animal at midnight prior to surgery. Do not withhold water at any time prior to admission of surgery.

How do I take care of my pet after surgery?

If you are currently experiencing a post op emergency resulting from a spay or neuter done on the ASPCA mobile spay neuter clinic please call 1-877-SPAY-NYC (1-877-772-9692) for assistance and press option number 5 to speak to a post op team member 24/7.

When your pet is discharged from the mobile clinic, you will be given a list of instructions explaining post operative care. You can also download them here:

- English Version
- Spanish Version

How can I reserve the mobile clinic for my community?

If you are an NYC community leader in a low income community and would like to sponsor the mobile clinic, all you need to do is find a parking spot large enough to accommodate for our 37' mobile clinic. This location should also be easy for pet owners to travel to and be in an area where the public can easily see the clinic. For more information please call 877-SPAY-NYC.

ASPCA Mobile Spay/Neuter Clinic Calendar

Please note: All Google Map locations are approximate. For the exact location of our mobile clinic, please refer to the list below.

Narrow List to Your Borough: Bronx | Brooklyn | Manhattan | Queens | Staten Island

07/29/10: ACC Bronx
Where: Washington Avenue between 189th Street and East Fordham Road - View on Map | Get Directions

07/29/10: Brooklyn ACC, East New York
Where: Brooklyn ACC, 2336 Linden Blvd. between Shepard Ave. and Essex Street - View on Map | Get Directions

07/30/10: Hamilton Heights
Where: West 155th Street & Frederick Douglass Blvd. - View on Map | Get Directions

07/30/10: Annadale
Where: Oakdale Street And Richmond Avenue - View on Map | Get Directions

07/30/10: Community Healthcare Network/CABS Health Center
Where: 94-98 Manhattan Ave, corner of Manhattan & Boerum Ave - View on Map | Get Directions

07/31/10: New York Public Library/Hamilton Grange Branch
Where: 503 W 145 Street between Amsterdam & Broadway Ave - View on Map | Get Directions

07/31/10: New York Public Library/Morrisania Branch
Where: 610 E 169 Street, corner of Franklin Ave - View on Map | Get Directions

07/31/10: Brooklyn ACC, East New York
Where: 2336 Linden Blvd. between Shepard Ave. and Essex St., East New York - View on Map | Get Directions

07/31/10: Tompkinsville Park
Where: Tompkinsville Park, Bay St. at Victory Blvd. - View on Map | Get Directions

07/31/10: Petland Ridgewood
Where: 5552 Myrtle Ave at Putnam Avenue across from the park - View on Map | Get Directions

08/01/10: Bushwick Library
Where: Bushwick Library, 340 Bushwick Ave. at the Corner of Siegal St., Bushwick - View on Map | Get Directions

08/01/10: NYCHA Metro North Plaza, East Harlem
Where: East 101st Street between 1st Ave & 2nd Ave - View on Map | Get Directions

08/01/10: John Mullaly Park
Where: 1054 E 165th St & Jerome Ave - View on Map | Get Directions

08/01/10: Petland City Line
Where: 1127 Liberty Ave. between Lincoln and Sheridan, City Line - View on Map | Get Directions

08/02/10: NYCHA Ravenswood
Where: 36th Ave. between 13th and 21st Streets, Long Island City - View on Map | Get Directions

08/03/10: St. James Park
Where: 2562 E 191st St & Creston Ave, Bronx, NY - View on Map | Get Directions

08/03/10 - Jamaica Avenue & 168th Street
Where: Jamaica Avenue & 168th Street - View on Map | Get Directions

08/04/10: Petland Sheepshead Bay
Where: 3815 Nostrand Ave. Bw Aves. Y & Z (shopping center) - View on Map | Get Directions

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