Spay / Neuter Program

Low Cost Spay / Neuter

In 2009 we began a low cost spay and neuter program for pets whose owners live in Duplin County and have a financial need.

In the last 15 years, thanks to our participating veterinarians, we have helped alter over 5000 pets.

Prevent a litter - it's good for you.

  • Better, more affectionate, companions

  • Males less likely to spray and mark territory

  • Eliminates female heat cycle.

Prevent a litter - it's good for your pet

  • Lives a longer, healthier life

  • Less likely to roam and fight

  • Reduces the incidence of prostate cancer

  • Eliminates the possibility of uterine or ovarian cancer

Prevent a litter – It's good for the community

  • Communities spend millions of dollars to control and eliminate unwanted animals.

  • Animal shelters are overburdened with unwanted animals.

  • Less lucky animals are dumped in the community.

Requirements

  • Owner and pet must live in Duplin County.

  • Two pets per family/household per year (our year starts July 1st and ends June 30th of the next calendar year) ***Subject to the availability of funds.

  • Current Rabies vaccination (NC Law) no later than the day of surgery.

  • PFDC contributes $75 per pet / $40 for male cat for routine surgery at our Duplin County vets. PFDC contributes $55 per male cat, $65 per female cat, & $75 per dog at Cape Fear Spay and Neuter Clinic.

    Routine surgery is determined by your vet. Ask about your cost and any additional fees such as IV fluids, pregnant or large animals, need for blood or other lab work, pain medicine that goes home with the pet, etc.

  • Some Restrictions and Extra Fees may apply. Pregnant, in heat, and overweight animals cost extra. Older animals may not be eligible for surgery or require blood work prior to surgery.

  • Pet must be at least 4 months old to apply.

  • When approved, you must schedule and complete the procedure no later than the expiration date or the approval is null & void.

    Remember to tell the vet when scheduling the surgery that you are using a Pet Friends surgery approval/certificate.)

Other Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Resources

Lonnie's Angels Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Program (Duplin County Animal Services)

  • The purpose of this program is to address the pet overpopulation situation by implementing a spay/neuter program for low-income households.

  • What do you need to be eligible for this program?

  • Be a Duplin County resident that receives any form of government assistance such as Food Stamps, SSI, Disability, or Medicaid.

  • If you have any questions regarding this program reach out to dcanimals@duplincountync.com or call (910) 296-2159 EXT 1.

Adoption First Vet Clinic

  • https://www.adoptionfirstanimalrescue.com/adoption-first-veterinary-clinic.html

  • 100 Fall Creek Drive Unit C Jacksonville NC 28540

  • All appointments must be made online via this link: https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/MTMyNjQz

  • CATS: female $65, male $55, feral cat pkg $50

  • DOGS: < 50# - $125, > 50# - $150, > 75# - must have exam for cost

    Pender County Humane Society

  • https://www.penderhumane.org/

    Vouchers for full cost of routine surgery available to Pender County residents and surrounding counties.

  • Funding runs out early in the year.