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Spay & Neuter
$10 Dog & Cat Sterilizations
Introduction
The S.P.O.T. 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 the household and yearly income 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 and nonprofit organizations to perform the surgery.
It is funded by a $2 surcharge on animal license tags issued that goes into a special account to pay the veterinarians a reduced fee to perform the surgeries.
The goals are to increase the number of pets spayed and neutered, reduce the number of unwanted cats and dogs born, and reduce the number of unwanted animals euthanized.
Why Spay and Neuter?
Fit Your Pet --- Fix the Problems --- You will have less problems when you spay/neuter your pets. These benefits include:
- Improved health
- Longer life
- Reduced medical bills
- No unwanted puppies and kittens
- Less biting
- Less aggressiveness
- Less roaming
- Less spraying and marking
- Less fighting among pets that live together
Reduce the Number of Pets Euthanized (killed)
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 spay or neuter their animals.
Important Information
To qualify, 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 income compared to the average household median income of Broward County
- The dog(s) and/or cat(s) must live in Broward County
- The pet owner pays $10 (cash only) for each surgery to the veterinarian at the time of surgery.
Each household may receive up to four vouchers. Each voucher has a 90-day expiration date. Please request only the number of vouchers you will use within 90 days. You must include a self-addressed, stamped envelope for the correspondence/vouchers to be mailed to you.
Your pet will also receive, at no additional charge, a rabies vaccination (if necessary) from the participating veterinarian. A yearly rabies vaccine and an animal license tag are required for all dogs and cats living in Broward County.
Animal Care and Regulation Division will provide a free Broward County animal license tag for your pet(s) which is good for one year. After this license expires in one year from the date of the rabies vaccination, you are responsible to have your pet(s) vaccinated against rabies and to purchase a Broward County animal license tag every year. Failure to have a yearly rabies vaccination and purchase a license tag will result in a fine of $125 per Animal.
For more information call the S.P.O.T. Program Coordinator at 954-359-2231.
How to Apply
- Complete the "S.P.O.T." Application here: (.pdf English) (.pdf Español) (.pdf Creole) Print the Application
- 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 approved, you will receive a voucher good for up to four pets per family and a list of participating veterinarians that includes their addresses and phone numbers.
Endorsements
The following organizations support the S.P.O.T. Program and its' goals:
Other Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Programs
The following organizations offer low-cost spaying and neutering for dogs and cats of all pet owners. Some offer free spaying and neutering for pets of owners who meet eligibility requirements. Call the organization for specific information.
Animal Birth Control 954-922-3604 uses local veterinarians.
Animal Rights Foundation of Florida (ARFF), offers free spaying and neutering for dogs and cats of low-income residents through its mobile Clinic. The Clinic will operate from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (days to be determined by demand) in several low-income neighborhoods. Call 954-615-ARFF (2733) for the Mobile Clinic's locations or to schedule a surgery.
Humane Society of Broward County’s SNIP Program will sterilize the mother and/or father of puppies and kittens surrendered. Call 954-989-3977 and ask for Receiving.
MASH (Mobile Animal Services and Help) has a mobile spay/neuter van that is scheduled at different locations throughout Broward County 954-266-6826.
Pet AidLeague954-463-7729 uses over 20 veterinarians in Broward, northern Miami-Dade, and southern Palm Beach Counties for the operations.
Spay USA (800) 248-SPAY is a nationwide toll-free referral service with over 950 clinics and approximately 8,000 veterinarians participating.
Friends of Animals, Inc. 800-321-PETS is a nationwide toll-free service that works with local veterinarians.
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