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ASPCA Mobile Spay/Neuter Clinics
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 $75 fee per animal fee is required. Which services are provided when you bring your pet for spay/neuter?
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. 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. What animals will you accept?We WILL spay/neuter:
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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 seven 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?
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.
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11/21/09: Mott Haven
Where: NY Library Mott Haven Branch, 321 E. 140th Street, Between 3rd Ave and Alexander Ave - View on Map | Get Directions
11/22/09: Joyce Kilmer Park
Where: Joyce Kilmer Park, Grand Concourse Bw. 163rd St. and 164th St. - View on Map | Get Directions
11/24/09: St. James Park, Fordham
Where: St. James Park, 2562 E 191st St & Creston Ave - View on Map | Get Directions
11/28/09: NYCHA Castle Hill
Where: 645 Castle Hill Bw Seward & Randall Aves. - View on Map | Get Directions
11/29/09: Melrose
Where: E. 162nd St. and Melrose, Melrose - View on Map | Get Directions
12/01/09: Petland Cross Bronx
Where: 1949 Westchester Ave. Btwn Cross Bronx Expressway and Pugsley - View on Map | Get Directions
12/03/09: ACC Bronx
Where: ACC Bronx, 464 E. Fordham Rd. at the Corner of Washington Ave., Fordham - View on Map | Get Directions
12/04/09: John Mullaly Park
Where: John Mullaly Park, 1054 E 165th St & Jerome Ave., Highbridge - View on Map | Get Directions
12/05/09: New York Public Library - Tremont Branch
Where: New York Public Library, Tremont Branch, 1866 Washington Ave. between E. 176th St. and Tremont, Tremont - View on Map | Get Directions
12/06/09: NYCHA Patterson
Where: East 143rd Street Between 3rd Ave. & Morris Ave. - View on Map | Get Directions
12/08/09: Petland White Plains
Where: Petland White Plains, 2175 White Plains Rd. between Pelham Pkwy. and Lydig Ave., Pelham Parkway - View on Map | Get Directions
12/10/09: ACC Bronx
Where: ACC Bronx, 464 East Fordham Rd., Corner of Washington Ave. - View on Map | Get Directions
12/12/09: New York Public Library - Mott Haven Branch
Where: 321 E 140 Street, between 3rd Ave and Alexander Ave - View on Map | Get Directions
12/13/09: NYCHA Gunn Hill Comm Center
Where: 734 Magenta Street between Cruger Ave & Holland Ave - View on Map | Get Directions
12/17/09: ACC Bronx
Where: ACC Bronx, 464 E. Fordham Rd. at the Corner of Washington Ave., Fordham - View on Map | Get Directions
12/18/09: Bronx Zoo, East Tremont
Where: Bronx Zoo, E. 182nd St. between Southern Blvd. and Crotona Pkwy., East Tremont - View on Map | Get Directions
12/19/09: Hunts Point
Where: NYPL/Hunts Point Branch, 887 Southern Blvd. Bw Tiffany St. And Barreto St. - View on Map | Get Directions
12/20/09: NYCHA Bronx River, West Farms
Where: East 174th St Btwn Morrison Ave. and Stratford Ave. - View on Map | Get Directions
12/22/09: NYCHA Castle Hill
Where: 645 Castle Hill Bw Seward & Randall Aves. - View on Map | Get Directions
12/24/09: ACC Bronx
Where: ACC Bronx, 464 E. Fordham Rd. at the Corner of Washington Ave., Fordham - View on Map | Get Directions