Spay or Neuter

Help stop pet overpopulation

You have made a powerful decision to find out more about our spay and neuter clinic. Since 1973, we have offered this affordable service as a way to control the pet overpopulation problem, which nationwide sees an estimated 4 to 6 million dogs and cats euthanized every year. Our veterinary staff takes these operations very seriously. Will you do your part to lessen pet overpopulation by spaying or neutering your pet before they have their first litter? 

Learn About the Procedure

What Happens to My Pet?

• Spaying is the surgical removal of the reproductive organs of the female animal.
• Neutering is the surgical removal of the reproductive glands of the male animal.
• Dogs should be spayed or neutered by 6 months of age. Palm Beach County Ordinance 98-22 requires cats to be spayed or neutered and micro-chipped by four months of age unless medically contraindicated. Older animals can be treated as long as they are in good health.
• All sterilization surgery at the Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League is performed under general anesthesia by a licensed veterinarian.
• All dogs and cats will have a small green tattoo to identify them as a surgically sterilized animal. At the conclusion of surgery, a small amount of tattoo ink is placed parallel to the umbilicus for both male and female cats and dogs. This requires a small patch of hair on the midline abdomen to be shaved and prepared during surgical prepping. 

Benefits of the Procedure

• Behavioral changes including no heat cycles, less desire to roam, decreased aggression, and a reduction or elimination of spraying or marking.
• Pets are protected from reproductive cancers and other diseases.
• Dogs and cats live longer, healthier lives.
• Public health dangers, such as Rabies, are reduced.

Get Started

1. Submit an online application. Once you fill out the form, you will then be prompted to select an appointment time.         
2. Many pet owners find it useful to be able to download post-surgical instructions.
3. For Community Cats: Please visit the Community (Feral) Cat Trap Neuter Return (TNVR) page.
4. Los formularios están disponibles en español: Aplicar en línea para la cirugía y revise las instrucciones post-quirúrgicas. Si programa en línea, usted debe presentar la solicitud y luego hacer la cita.
5. If you have other questions, please call 561-472-8812 or email us.
6. SCHEDULE MY APPOINTMENT NOW

How Much Does it Cost?

• Cat Spay or Neuter: FREE for all Palm Beach County Cats 
  • Package includes mandatory microchip
  • More information about TNVR (Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return) services
• Dog Spay or Neuter: $150.00
  • All canine surgeries require pre-payment within 48 hours of scheduling appointment
  • Dolly's Dream Dogs qualify for FREE surgery. Schedule Your appointment>
• **Prices are subject to change without warning**