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As a pet owner and animal lover, Tambi Renee knows the importance of spaying and neutering cats and dogs. Spayed and neutered pets live longer, healthier lives; are better behaved; and do not contribute to a cycle of overpopulation that results in millions of pets being put down each year for lack of a suitable, loving home. Spaying and neutering can be prohibitively expensive, however. Luckily, it doesn’t have to be. Tambi Renee has a few ideas about how you can find a low-cost spay or neuter solution for your pet. Find Out About Spay/Neuter Days Many cities around the country have specific days on which you can bring your pet to a specified location for free or reduced-cost spaying and neutering services. Generally, you must pre-register for the event, and then bring your pet to a specialized veterinary trailer or other location. Often, these services will involve a standard check-up, and you may be able to get a free microchip for your pet, as well as free immunizations. Contact Your City Some cities with significant overpopulation problems offer waivers for pet owners so that they can have their pets spayed or neuter at no cost. Contact your local government to find out if this is an option for you. Contact a Shelter or Society While private shelters may not have the resources to offer free or low-cost spaying or neutering, those run by the Humane Society or the ASPCA or other similar organizations frequently have a veterinarian on staff who performs spaying and neutering procedures for a lower cost than a veterinarian with their own practice. Locate a Free Clinic Free veterinary clinics do exist, although they often require pet owners to form a line early in the day with no guarantee of being seen. Nevertheless, it is an option worth exploring if you have a flexible schedule, especially since the spay or neuter procedure would be entirely free of cost. Talk to Your Vet If no other option for low-cost spaying and neutering exists in your location, consider discussing your financial situation with your veterinarian. While they may not be able to adjust the cost of the procedure, they will likely be able to offer you the option of a payment plan to reduce the impact of the price. http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/spayneuter/
http://www.humanesociety.org/issues/pet_overpopulation/tips/afford_spay_neuter.html
http://www.friendsofanimals.org/programs/spay-neuter/
http://spayusa.org/
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