So you made the responsible decision to have the neighborhood stray or your companion dog, cat, rabbit or ferret altered or you would like to help a neighbor, friend or family member get their companion animal altered. Who do you call for help when you need to find a low-cost or no-cost spay/neuter option?

Please read the options below and contact us at 503-626-4070 if you have any questions.   If you are still not convinced, see our resources page for links to information on the benefits of spaying and neutering.

1. Contact your regular veterinary clinic and check their rates.

There are several reasons you should use your regular vet to have your cat, dog, rabbit or ferret altered. The primary reason being he or she knows the animal's health history and can recommend other procedures that the animal may need. If the animal is a stray, rescue, in a multi-pet situation or in a feral cat colony your regular veterinarian may offer a low-cost spay/neuter option if you ask. See the Oregon Veterinary Medical Association (OVMA) web site if you need to find a veterinarian.

2. How to locate a low-cost spay neuter clinic in the Portland metro area.

Companion Pet Clinics always offer low-cost spays and neuters. Some may require a rabies shot which costs extra and they also offer additional services in conjunction with the surgery that may cost additional money. Companion Pet Clinics are individually owned so please contact them to verify their requirements and rates before setting up an appointment.  

The Oregon Spay Neuter Fund distributes a coupon good for discounted spay/neuter surgeries for dogs and cats at several Portland area veterinary clinics. The coupon can be found at the following location: www.animalaid.info/documents/coupon.pdf. An appointment is required for surgery.

3. If you are dealing with feral cats or are low-income, please consider contacting one of the following organizations for help before contacting POPPA.

For feral cats, check out the Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon (FCCO). They run statewide spay/neuter clinics specifically for feral cats.  

If you are in the Portland area and are a senior with inadequate income, unemployed, underemployed, or on public assistance, contact the Oregon Humane Society and ask about receiving a Spay/Neuter Assistance Plan (SNAP) coupon which will assist with the cost of up to two cat spay or neuters at many local veterinary clinics. You will need to pick up the coupon in person at the Oregon Humane Society, but it is well worth the trip.

If you are in the Portland metro area and are a low-income pet guardian, contact Cherish the Animals at 503-968-5998. (No feral or stray cats or dogs unless you intend to keep them after they are altered.)

If you are in an area of the state other than Portland please see the Spay Neuter directory hosted by Indigo Rescue to see if there is a low-income assistance program in your area.

4. If none of the above options work for you, or you still have questions, please contact us at POPPA, Inc.   

Call POPPA at 503-626-4070 as we may be able to assist you with the cost of the spay or neuter surgery for a dog, cat, rabbit or ferret.

POPPA, Inc., Pet Over-Population Prevention Advocates, is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation working to reduce the number of homeless companion animals in Oregon by offering statewide spay/neuter referral and assistance service.