Low-cost
spay and neuter options exist in and around Montclair.
Always call ahead and ask if there are any additional
charges.
1. NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT
OF HEALTH AND SENIOR SERVICES - ANIMAL POPULATION CONTROL
FUND:
For anyone on any form of state
public assistance, this Fund offers spay/neuter services
at participating veterinary offices for $10.00.
For any New Jersey resident who
adopts a dog or cat from a shelter, the fee for spay/neuter
is $20. Call the Fund at 609-588-3121 for more details
and a list of participating vets.
2.
PASSAIC COUNTY SPAY/NEUTER VAN.
Passaic County now has a mobile
spay/neuter van that offers low-cost spay/neuter. The
van is normally parked in the parking lot at the PETCO
in Totowa.
FOR CATS: The fee is $65 for females and $50 for males.
That includes the surgery, rabies shot, distemper shot
and eartipping for ferals. There is an extra charge of
$25 if you wish to test for feline diseases. Cash only.
FOR DOGS: If the dog is 41 pounds or over, you can have the dog spayed or neutered
and given shots for a total of $90.00 at one of the local vets who has an
arrangement with the Passaic County Spay/Neuter Coalition. Call the Coalition
for details.
If the dog is under 41 pounds, the van has days set
aside for surgeries on dogs. Call for information and
to get on the waiting list.
Call 973-454-1625 to get more information and to get
on the waiting list. For service on the van, animals
must be dropped off in the morning and picked up in the
late afternoon. Visit the website for more information
at www.passaiccountyspayneuter.org.
3. THE LIBERTY HUMANE SOCIETY
IN JERSEY CITY
Offers llow-cost spay/neuter for cats. They
have
different programs depending on their funding and the
prices may vary, but generally the cost is about $75
(or less), and that would include all shots. The cat
must be dropped off at the Shelter and then picked up
later that day. The time for pick-up is flexible. Call
the Humane Society at 201-547-4147 for more information
and an appointment.
4. LOW COST SPAY/NEUTER
CLINIC IN HILLSIDE,
NJ:
This clinic offers low-cost spay/neuter
services to everyone. It is necessary to go to the clinic
for a preoperative exam on either Tuesday evening or
Saturday morning. Following the exam, an appointment
will be scheduled for the spay/neuter surgery. Call the
clinic at 908-964-6887 for details and directions or
visit the clinic's website at http://members.petfinder.org/%7ENJ17/index1.htm.
Fees for services are as follows:
(These fees include the preoperative exam, surgery, plus
rabies and distemper shots)
Dogs:
Female under 41 pounds:
$50
Female 41 to 60 pounds: $55
Female 61 to 80 pounds: $60
Female Over 80 pounds: $65
Pregnant/in Heat: Add $10
Male under 41 pounds:
$40
Male 41 to 65 pounds: $45
Male 66 to 80 pounds: $50
Male Over 80 pounds $55
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Cats:
Male: $40
Female: $45
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You can get more information online
at: http://members.petfinder.org/~NJ17/index1.htm
5. BOTH SPAY/USA AND FRIENDS
OF ANIMALS OFFER CERTIFICATES FOR LOW COST SPAY/ NEUTER
SERVICES AT PARTICIPATING VETS. YOU CAN GET INFORMATION
ABOUT THESE OFFERE BY GOING ONLINE:
For Spay/USA, visit www.spayusa.org or
call 1-800–248-SPAY (7729)
For Friends of Animals, visit www.friendsofanimals.org or
by call 1-800-321-PETS (7387) |
