Low-Income Spay/Neuter Assistance Program
This program is for residents of Perth County, Ontario.
For many people who are finding it difficult to make ends meet, having their pet 'fixed' is not financially possible. We partner with a number of veterinary clinics to provide FREE* spay/neuter surgery for Perth County residents in financial difficulty.
*See ‘What costs does Feline Friends cover?’ below for details.
Benefits of spaying (female cats) or neutering (male cats):
improves your pet’s behaviour (prevents urine spraying, heat cycles, roaming and vocalizing)
improves your pet’s health (spaying & neutering prevents some reproductive cancers)
prevents accidental litters of unwanted kittens
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You may qualify if you are a residents of Perth County, Ontario, with an annual gross household income of :
up to $30,000 for a 1-person household
up to $35,000 for a household of 2 family members
up to $40,000 for a household of 3 or more family members
If you think you may qualify, see ‘How do I apply"?’ below.
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A maximum of 2 cats may be spayed or neutered though our low-income spay/neuter program per qualifying household per year.
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If you want to get your cat(s) 'fixed' and think that you may qualify for our program, please call or email one of the following agencies in advance to make an appointment for an assessment (no walk-ins) :
Stratford House of Blessing
423 Erie St., Stratford, ON
Contact : Molly
tel. 519.273.3433
email info@shob.orgSalvation Army Stratford
230 Lightborne Ave., Stratford, ON
tel. 519.271.2950
email stratford.stmarys@salvationarmy.caSalvation Army Mitchell
80 Rowland St., Mitchell, ON
Note : appointments available on Fridays from 10am - 12pm only
tel. 519.271.2950
email stratford.stmarys@salvationarmy.caSalvation Army St. Marys
220 Queen St. E., St. Marys, ON
tel. 519.284.2760
email stratford.stmarys@salvationarmy.caSalvation Army Listowel
326 Main St. E., Listowel, ON
Contact : Carolyn
tel. 519.291.2900
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Remember to bring:
proof of your identity (photo I.D. card)
proof of your place of residence
proof of income
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If you qualify, you will receive a voucher for a free spay/neuter, along with a list of veterinary clinics that have agreed to participate in our program. You must use one of the clinics on the list as not all veterinary clinics accept Feline Friends Network’s spay/neuter vouchers. Vouchers are good for two months from the date they are issued.
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IMPORTANT : FELINE FRIENDS COVERS THE COST OF SPAY / NEUTER SURGERY ONLY. The cost of vaccinations are your responsibility, except if given at the time of spay/neuter surgery at designated clinics. You may also be responsible for the cost of an exam, IV fluids, medication(s), cone(s), etc. if they are required by the Veterinary Clinic. These costs vary, so please contact each clinic you are interested in to ask about their particular requirements and fees. Please do not make multiple appointments.
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Once you have received a voucher and have selected a clinic, you can make an appointment for the spay/neuter surgery by calling the vet clinic. Be sure to bring your voucher to the clinic on the day of the surgery, and follow the Veterinarian's instructions for preparing your cat or kitten for surgery and caring for him/her after surgery.
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In general, we recommend having your kitten fixed by 4 months of age. A veterinarian will evaluate when spaying or neutering is safe depending on an individual kitten’s health and weight.
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No. You must agree that you will NOT have your cat declawed. Feline Friends Network will not fund the cost of spay/neuter surgeries where the cat is being declawed, because declawing is cruel and unnecessary.
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The Low-Income Spay/Neuter Assistance Program is subject to available funding and annual budgetary restrictions. Feline Friends Network may change the parameters of this program at any time without notice.
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Yes, there are other options. If you don’t qualify for our program or if you just want to look into other options, please click here.