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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: Brower Park
Where: Corner of Kingston Avenue and Park Place, Crown Heights - View on Map | Get Directions
11/22/09: Broadway Ave in front of the North Fork Bank, Williamsburg
Where: Broadway Ave in front of the North Fork Bank, Broadway Ave & Driggs Ave, Williamsburg - View on Map | Get Directions
11/22/09: Bushwick Library
Where: Bushwick Library, 340 Bushwick Ave. at the Corner of Siegal St., Bushwick - View on Map | Get Directions
11/23/09 Brooklyn ACC, East New York
Where: Brooklyn ACC, 2336 Linden Blvd. between Shepard Ave. and Essex St., East New York - View on Map | Get Directions
11/24/09: Cypress Hills
Where: 3208 Fulton St at Richmond St. - View on Map | Get Directions
11/25/09: Petland City Line
Where: Petland City Line, 1127 Liberty Ave. between Lincoln and Sheridan, City Line - View on Map | Get Directions
11/28/09: Petland Discounts Greenpoint
Where: Petland Greenpoint, 846 Manhattan Ave. between Milton and Noble Streets, Greenpoint - View on Map | Get Directions
11/29/09: Petland Sheepshead Bay
Where: 3815 Nostrand Ave. Bw Aves. Y & Z (shopping center) - View on Map | Get Directions
11/29/09: Petland Bay Ridge
Where: 8403 5th Ave bw 83rd & 84th Sts. - View on Map | Get Directions
11/30/09 Brooklyn ACC, East New York
Where: Brooklyn ACC, 2336 Linden Blvd. between Shepard Ave. and Essex St., East New York - View on Map | Get Directions
12/02/09: Petland Flatbush
Where: Albemarle Rd. bw Flatbush Ave. & Bedford Ave. - View on Map | Get Directions
12/05/09: Petland Fulton, Bed-Stuy
Where: Petland Fulton, 1216 Fulton St between Nostrand and Bedford, Bed-Stuy - View on Map | Get Directions
12/06/09: Starrett City
Where: Across from Pathmark 111-10 Flatlands Ave at Williams Ave. - View on Map | Get Directions
12/07/09 Brooklyn ACC, East New York
Where: Brooklyn ACC, 2336 Linden Blvd. between Shepard Ave. and Essex St., East New York - View on Map | Get Directions
12/09/09: Sunset Park
Where: Sunset Park, 5th Ave. between 42nd and 43rd Streets, Sunset Park - View on Map | Get Directions
12/13/09: Tompkins Park
Where: 676 Lafayette Ave., bw Marcy and Tompkins Aves., Bed-Stuy - View on Map | Get Directions
12/13/09: Maria Hernandez Park
Where: Maria Hernandez Park, Knickerbocker Ave. and Suydam St., Bushwick - View on Map | Get Directions
12/14/09 Brooklyn ACC, East New York
Where: Brooklyn ACC, 2336 Linden Blvd. between Shepard Ave. and Essex St., East New York - View on Map | Get Directions
12/19/09: Flatlands
Where: 52nd Street, Corner of Avenue N - View on Map | Get Directions
12/20/09: Petland Discounts Greenpoint
Where: Petland Greenpoint, 846 Manhattan Ave. between Milton and Noble Streets, Greenpoint - View on Map | Get Directions