Not every pet is a good surgical candidate for the Humane Society Spay/Neuter Center; some pets are better served by being seen in a full-service veterinary facility. Please confirm that your pets meet the following criteria prior to scheduling a sugical appointment with us.

For Dogs:

• Between 4 months and 7 years of age

• Female Weight - Must be between 5 and 60 pounds
• Male Weight - Must be between 5 and 80 pounds   

• No known illness, injury or medical condition that may increase surgical risk

• Not belonging to brachycephalic (short-faced) breed, due to greater anesthetic risk

• Not aggressive toward people or highly aggressive toward other animals

For Cats:

• Between 3 months and 7 years of age

• Weighs more than 3 pounds

• No known illness, injury or medical condition that may increase surgical risk

• Not belonging to either the hairless or Persian breeds

Medical History Requirements

For Dogs:

• Vaccines -- Current distemper and Rabies. Dog owners seeking a waiver from required vaccinations must present a valid veterinary record or veterinary receipts showing that your dog has received an appropriate up-to-date 'distemper series' consisting of at least two DHPP vaccines given 14 - 28 days apart and a rabies vaccine by a licensed veterinarian.

• Heartworm Testing -- If your dog is older than 6 months of age, you must present proof that he/she is free of heartworm disease or our veterinarian will test for heartworms prior to surgery for a cost of $20. A receipt for purchase of heartworm preventative or your dog's box of heartworm preventative are acceptable proof of preventive care.

For Cats:

• Vaccines -- Current FVRCP and Rabies. Cat owners seeking a waiver from required vaccinations must present a valid veterinary record or veterinary receipts showing that your cat has received an appropriate up-to-date 'distemper series' consisting of at least two FVRCP vaccines given 14-28 days apart  and a rabies vaccine by a licensed veterinarian.

• FeLV/FIV Testing -- All cats must be tested for feline leukemia virus (FeLV) and feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) within 2 months prior to surgery. Cat owners must present a valid shot record showing the results of the test or our veterinarian will test your cat at time of surgery for a cost of $20.

Download Spay/Neuter Application or apply online