Spay/Neuter Assistance Program

Update Effective January 1, 2022

Contra Costa Humane Society is pleased to offer low-income residents of Contra Costa county financial assistance toward the spaying and neutering of their companion cats and dogs.

CCHS Spay Neuter/Clinic – Dogs Only

CCHS’ spay and neuter services for dogs are provided at the Contra Costa County Animal Shelter (CCAS) in Martinez.

Services are currently offered approximately once every other month, and slots are limited.  The clinic is generally on the last Sunday of a given month.  

This option is only available for dogs under 7 years of age and under 75 pounds.

All dogs receive the following services:

• Spay/neuter
• Insert of a microchip if one is not detected pre-surgery; we scan all animals for microchips before surgery and if a chip is not found, we insert one
• A small tattoo on the animal’s stomach indicating they have been spayed/neutered
• Any vaccinations mandated by state law or deemed vital to the procedure
• A cone and take-home pain medication

We are unable to provide spay/neuter services for dogs over 7 years of age or that are in heat or pregnant.  Please select a different option if your dog falls into one of these categories. 

CCHS Spay/Neuter Clinic Costs

$125 – Dogs up to 50 pounds

$175 – Dogs 51 to 75 pounds

$10 Vaccination Fee (if proof of vaccination is not provided)

Fees are payable in advance.  A rescheduling non-refundable fee of $25 will be due if you miss your scheduled appointment.

 Location-Contra Costa Animal Shelter, 4800 Imhoff Place, Martinez

Payment Assistance/Vouchers to Vet of Your Choice – Cats and Dogs

CCHS will provide payment assistance directly to your veterinarian of choice for the spay or neuter of your dog or cat.  Note this service is for companion animals only, not for the spay/neuter of feral/community cats.

You will need to arrange the appointment with your veterinarian, including payment plans.  CCHS will provided payment assistance as noted below directly to your vet.  We will provide you with a confirmation letter of payment (voucher) you can provide your vet, and we will work with your vet for the payment of the voucher.

Voucher Amounts

$75 – Cats

$125 – Dogs up to 50 pounds

$175 – Dogs 51 pounds or more

Low Cost Spay/Neuter through our Partner Vet – Cats and Dogs

A limited number of low-cost spay/neuter appointments are available through our partner vet in El Sobrante.

Cost

$81 – Male Cat

$96 – Female Cat

$91-$112 (depending on weight) Male Dog

$96-$115 (depending on weight) Female Dog

This co-pay amount is required to be paid by you to the veterinarian at the time of the appointment.

Additional services such as vaccinations and microchipping are not included in this co-pay but may be available at additional cost. Check with the vet for more information.

We will notify you of the name, address and phone number of our partner veterinarian when your application is approved. 

Qualifications to be eligible for all options

• You must be a Contra Costa County resident.
• Your companion dog(s) or cat(s) must be between 2 months and 10 years of age (age 7 for CCHS Spay/Neuter Clinic). 
• You must qualify as low-income based on our 2022 guidelines 

Proof of Income for all members of the household must be provided with your application.

We require the following proof of income for your household:

1. Current pay stub or a letter from Social Security, SNAP, EDD, social services etc. stating your benefits. 
2. W2(s) or the page from your most recent Federal tax return stating your Adjusted Gross Income. 

All documents must have applicant’s name on them, and full documentation of household income is required. Please note that your social security number is NOT REQUIRED, so please block out this information on the form before submitting it.   

Once your application, proof of income, and vaccination and/or microchip information has been received, a SNAP volunteer will email you with the following information:

• Confirmation that you’ve been added to the Martinez Clinic Wait List, or
• Contact information for our partner vet and an authorization number to give them when you call to make an appointment, or
•  Confirmation of payment assistance voucher.
• Your costs based on the assistance requested. 

If you have chosen CCHS’ Spay/Neuter Clinic, you’ll be contacted again later to finalize your appointment date. Please note that due to heavy demand it may take one or two months to be notified that an appointment is available. 

Spay/Neuter Assistance Program Application

All applications must be accompanied by proof of income and most recent W2/Tax return for your household. 

Applications for CCHS Spay/Neuter Clinic must be accompanied by proof of vaccination (if current) and your companion’s microchip documentation (if any).

Please have these documents on hand to upload before beginning your application. 

Learn more:

Why is it important for me to spay or neuter my companion animal?

What about this, and what about that… Understanding the Myths of Spaying and Neutering

The Reality of Overpopulation

Low-cost Veterinary Clinics

For more information on spaying or neutering, please visit www.fixatfour.com