What is Spay/Neuter?
Also called altering, sterilizing, or fixing, this simple procedure prevents animals from reproducing.
- Females are spayed
- Males are neutered
- Performed by veterinarians under anesthesia
Why Spay and Nueter
- Prevents unwanted litters
- Improves pet health & behavior
- Helps reduce pet overpopulation
Cats are Critical!
One unaltered female cat can produce hundreds of kittens in her lifetime. Spaying and neutering—especially for feral cats and kittens—is the most effective way to control the cat population.
Free and Low-Cost Options
- Free PAWS (Pet Aid and Wellness Services) Mobile Clinic - Available for unhoused pet owners in Sacramento County
- Community Spay & Neuter Clinic (CSN - next door to Bradshaw Shelter)
- By Appointment Only - See website for scheduling information
- Free Mobile Animal Sterilization Hospital (MASH) Clinic - Announced monthly on the shelter's website
- Sacramento SCPA
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