Affordable Spay/Neuter Surgeries via Vouchers!

SPCA of Northern Nevada (SPCA-NN) is thrilled to announce our Spay and Neuter Voucher Program! Required qualifications are below in the blue section.

These Vouchers are for income-qualified, northern Nevada residents only. You must be able to show proof of both income and residency. 

Our Vouchers will make these vital surgeries affordable and accessible for more pet parents in our community. By reducing pet overpopulation and promoting the health and well-being of local pets, we’re building a brighter future for pets, and their people, in our community.

We are offering Spay/Neuter Vouchers to qualified clients at $130 for dogs and $50 for cats. We are proud to partner with local veterinarian clinics in Reno and Sparks to perform these surgeries.

Please Note:

  • Applications will next open on: February 11th, 2025 at 8am;
  • Applications are first-come, first-considered;
  • One pet per Voucher Application;
  • Limit of three (3) Vouchers per qualified household per year; and
  • If no Vouchers are available, please check our in-house Spay/Neuter Program (SNyPS) HERE.
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What you need to know

Do You Qualify? 

  • You (the legal pet parent) must be a permanent resident of northern Nevada, which includes the following counties: Washoe, Humboldt, Elko, Pershing, Lander, Eureka, White Pine, Storey, Lyon, Churchill, Douglas, Mineral, and northern Nye; 
  • Your combined household income must be at or below $60,000 (all household sources of income); 
  • Your pet must be 12 years or younger;
  • You must be able to pay your portion ($130 for dogs and $50 for cats) on the date of your appointment directly to the vet clinic performing the surgery. The voucher is for spay/neuter surgery costs only and does NOT cover any additional charges for follow-up care, vaccinations, or other medical expenses (e.g., cryptorchids, pregnancy, in-heat, hernia repairs, etc); and
  • SPCA-NN must first approve your application via email before you can schedule an appointment directly with the partnering vet clinic. (Application review and approval may take up to 7 days.) 

How To Apply 

  • You must fill out an application and demonstrate financial need. Your combined household income must be at or below $60,000.
  • You must be able to provide documentation including proof of residency (DL, State ID, or utility bill), household income (tax return, social security statement), and proof that you are the pet’s guardian. 
  • We will review and either accept or deny your application within 7 days of receiving it. Holidays and staff availability may impact our review process. 
  • All applications will be reviewed without bias or consideration of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, or marital status. 
  • The pet’s guardian must also grant SPCA-NN permission to use pictures of your pet and a summary of the pet’s care for the purposes of promotion and fundraising.
  • If approved, SPCA-NN will email a voucher to the client to be used at one of the partnering vet hospitals. Please understand that we will only make payments directly to the treating veterinarian. We will not provide payment to the pet guardian under any circumstances. 
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Please note: 

  • Each vet clinic has its own requirements.
  • You will be responsible for contacting your chosen vet clinic for further details regarding surgery.
  • Our partnering clinics require that your pet has at least its core vaccine boosters prior to surgery.  
  • Your voucher must be presented to the clinic at the time of check-in.
  • Animal welfare organizations, rescues, and breeders are not eligible for this Voucher program.

Participating Veterinary Clinics:

We are proud to partner with the following compassionate veterinary clinics committed to offering the best care for your pets.  

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