Affordable Care. Healthier Pets.
SPCA of Northern Nevada (SPCA-NN) is partnering with Washoe County Regional Animal Services (WCRAS) and Animal Balance to host a FREE three-day community spay/neuter event October 16–18, 2026.
The clinic will provide eligible cats and dogs with free spay/neuter surgery, essential vaccines, and a microchip, helping local pet parents access important preventative care while supporting a healthier, more sustainable future for pets throughout our community.
Clinic Details
📅 October 16–18, 2026
📍 Location: Washoe County Regional Animal Services
2825 Longley Lane Ste. A, Reno, NV
💛 For: Income-qualified northern Nevada residents
💜 Cost: FREE
To qualify, participants must live in northern Nevada and have a combined household income of $60,000 or less per year. Appointments are required and availability will be limited.
Registration Opens September 22
Online registration will open Tuesday, September 22 at 8:00 AM.
The registration button will become available on this page at that time. Appointments are expected to fill quickly, so please review the eligibility requirements below before registration opens.
Help us spread the word to our community members who need it most!
Pets We Can Serve
This clinic will accept:
- Owned cats
- Dogs weighing 90 pounds or less
For the safety of every pet, dogs weighing more than 90 pounds cannot be scheduled.
Pets We Cannot Serve at This Clinic
This clinic cannot accommodate:
- Feral or community cats
- Brachycephalic (flat-faced) dogs
- Dogs weighing more than 90 pounds
Does your pet fall outside these guidelines? We may still be able to help!
Owners with brachycephalic dogs can explore affordable spay/neuter services through SPCA-NN’s SNYPS program.
For feral or community cats, learn more about Jackie’s Community Cats or contact Options Veterinary Care for additional resources.
Preventing Pet Homelessness Starts Here
Spay/neuter is more than a routine procedure. It helps prevent unwanted litters, supports the health and well-being of our pets, and reduces the number of pets who may experience homelessness.
Over three days, our goal is to provide at least 200 pets with spay/neuter surgery and essential preventive care—helping more pets stay healthy, happy, and with the people who love them. Essential vaccines will be provided at no cost thanks to Petco Love, with all 200 rabies vaccines generously donated by Boehringer Ingelheim and free microchips provided by Washoe County Regional Animal Services.
This free clinic is made possible through the collaboration of SPCA of Northern Nevada, Washoe County Regional Animal Services, and Animal Balance.
