Spay & Neuter

$10 Dog & Cat Sterilizations

	Introduction
	The spot Program Mission
	Why Spay and Neuter?
	Eligibility Requirements
	How the spot Program Works
	spot Program Application

Introduction

The spot Program offers $10 sterilization (spaying/neutering/fixing) of cats and dogs for Broward County pet owners who earn low-to-moderate incomes.

Eligibility is based on the number of people in your household and your yearly household income. These figures are compared to the Broward County median income. For example, a household of four with a yearly income of $60,200 would qualify for the program.

Pet owners can choose from over 20 veterinary clinics to perform the surgery.

The spot Program is funded by a $2 surcharge on Broward County pet licenses. The money is used to pay the participating veterinarians a reduced fee to perform the surgeries.

The spot Program Mission

The goal of the spot Program is to:

• Increase the number of pets spayed and neutered
• Reduce the number of unwanted dogs and cats
• Reduce the number of animals euthanized

There is a serious pet overpopulation crisis! About 30,000 dogs and cats were euthanized in Broward County last year and 6 million dogs and cats are euthanized in the country every year because there aren't enough homes for all these pets. The number of healthy dogs and cats euthanized every year would be greatly reduced if more pet owners spayed or neutered their animals.

Why Spay and Neuter?

Fix Your Pet -- Fix the Problems!

You will have fewer animal - related problems if you spay/neuter your pets. Benefits of spaying/neutering include:

• Improved health
• Longer life
• Reduced veterinary bills
• No unwanted puppies and kittens
• Less biting
• Less aggressiveness
• Less roaming
• Less spraying and marking
• Less fighting among pets that live together

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for the spot Program, pet owners must meet all of the following requirements:

• Reside in Broward County
• Meet income eligibility requirements based on the number of people in the household and yearly household income compared to the average household median income of Broward County
• Own the dog(s) and/or cat(s) listed on the spot Application
• Keep the dog(s) or cat(s) listed on the spot Application in Broward County

How the spot Program Works:

• Once your spot Application is approved, you will receive your voucher(s) either by U.S. Mail or e-mail (depending on how you elect to receive your voucher).
• Make an appointment for the surgery with one of the participating veterinarians on the list that we will send with your voucher.
• You will pay $10 (cash only) for each pet to the veterinarian at the time of surgery.
• Each household may receive up to four (4) vouchers. Each voucher is valid for up to three (3) months and will expire after 90 days.
• Your pet will also receive, at no additional charge, a rabies vaccination (if necessary) from the participating veterinarian. A rabies vaccine and pet license are required for all dogs and cats living in Broward County.
• Animal Care and Regulation Division will provide a free Broward County pet license for your pet(s). The pet license is good for one year and will expire one year from the date of the rabies vaccination.
• Broward County law requires that your pet(s) be vaccinated against rabies AND licensed every year. Failure to have a yearly rabies vaccination and purchase a pet license will result in a fine of up to $125 per animal.

For more information call the spot Coordinator at 954-359-2231.

• Complete the spot Application here:
  English -- PDF 272 KB
  Español -- PDF 21 KB
  Creole -- PDF 36 KB
• Sign and date the Application
• Mail the completed Application, a self-addressed stamped envelope, proof of income, and proof of residency to the address on the bottom of the Application.
• If you wish to obtain your voucher(s) by e-mail, be sure to list your e-mail address and check the box on the Application for electronic receipt.
• If approved, you will receive a voucher good for up to four (4) pets per family and a list of participating veterinarians that includes their addresses and phone numbers.

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