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(owned pets only - please see below to determine
your eligibility for either free or low-cost surgery)
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Spaying and neutering dogs and cats prevents reproduction and not only reduces the homeless pet population, it also creates healthier, safer communities and better behaved pets! Dogs and cats may be safely spayed or neutered once they reach two pounds or two months, whichever is greater. During surgery your pet will be fully anesthetized and will not feel any pain. As with any surgery there may be some discomfort associated with the procedure post operatively but this is kept to a minimum through the use of pain medications.
The Richmond SPCA conducts spay and neuter surgeries for free or at low cost in our on-site Smoky’s Spay/Neuter Clinic. In 2009, we performed more than 14,000 free and low-cost surgeries. Our long range plan includes a goal to continue surgeries at our current or higher levels. If you would like to make a donation to support our clinic, please click here.
(for clients not eligible for free surgeries)
Accepted forms of payment: Cash or Credit Card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover). Payment due at time of service.
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FEMALE DOGS |
MALE DOGS |
CATS |
| up to 50 lbs: $70 |
up to 50 lbs: $60 |
female: $50 |
| 51 - 100 lbs: $85 |
51 - 100 lbs: $75 |
males: $40 |
| 101 lbs or more: $100 |
101 lbs or more: $90 |
ferals: free |
| rottweilers, pit bulls: free |
rottweilers, pit bulls: free |
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(at time of surgery only, or as part of our ongoing Wellness Clinics)
Accepted forms of payment: Cash or Credit Card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover). Payment due at time of service.
- Rabies vaccine - $8
- Feline Leukemia/Feline Immunodeficiency Virus test - $17
- Feline Leukemia vaccination (FeLv) - $10
- Feline Distemper vaccine - protects cats against rhinotracheitis, calicivirus, panleukopenia, and Chlamydia - $10
- Canine Distemper vaccine - protects dogs against distemper, adenovirus, parvo, parainfluenza, and coronavirus - $10
- Bordetella (kennel cough) vaccine - $10
- Heartworm test - $10
- Fecal examination - $5
- Pre-operative bloodwork - $25
- E-collar - $7
- Cardboard carrier - $5
- Microchipping - $20
- Frontline (flea/tick preventative), Interceptor (heartworm preventative) and Iverhart (heartworm preventative) prices are based on the animal’s weight
Services in our clinic are currently open to pets of residents of the City of Richmond and Chesterfield, Hanover, Henrico and Goochland Counties.
Residents of these localities who meet any of the following qualifications may receive their pet's surgery at (in some cases will include rabies vaccination and transportation if needed):
- on government assistance,
- annual income of less than $30,000,
- full-time college students,
- owners of pit bulls (and strong pit bull mixes),
- owners of Rottweilers,
- feral cat caregivers.
If you live outside of our service area (City of Richmond and Chesterfield, Hanover, Henrico and Goochland Counties) please contact your local SPCA, Humane Society or Animal Control Office for information on spay/neuter resources in your area. You may also try these additional resources:
- Prevent A Litter: 804-359-6369 (low-cost surgeries)
- Pet Fix Coalition: 1-888-PET-FIX1 (for low-income households only)
- Friends of Animals: 1-800-321-PETS (offers certificates for you to take to your local participating veterinarian)
- Operation Catnip: 804-228-6479 (clinic held one Sunday each month, feral cats only, free, they may have traps to loan).
- Alley Cat Allies
- CLICK HERE TO BE TAKEN TO THE SCHEDULING SITE
- Select “free” from the Type of Service drop-down menu only if you qualify to receive free services. Qualifications are outlined in the “fees” section of this page. If you do not meet the criteria for free services, please choose the “low-cost” option.
- : While our clinic offers vaccinations to spay/neuter patients on the day of surgery, we are not a full-service vet clinic. Vaccinations are available only at the time of spay/neuter surgery or during one of our scheduled wellness clinics. Please see your regular veterinarian for follow-up visits.
- : This online scheduling service is only available for owned pets. Rescue groups and feral cat caretakers should continue to schedule by calling 804-521-1300.
To prevent feral (unsocialized) cat colonies from continuing to multiply, the Richmond SPCA offers free spay/neuter surgeries and rabies shots for feral cats. Caregivers should call 804-521-1300 to make an appointment.
We rent humane cat traps for this purpose. Please let us know that you need a trap(s) when you make your appointment with our clinic. There is a $50 deposit to be paid at the time of rental, which is returned to you when the trap is returned in working order, within 3 months of the trap rental. Trap reservations are required as we have a limited supply available. Please note that the sterilized and vaccinated feral cats will need to be returned to their current habitat (where you trapped them) to live out their natural lifespan.
The Richmond SPCA offers a 3-year rabies booster vaccine for feral cats who have already been ear tipped (indicating spay/neuter). Feral caretakers residing within our service area may bring a trapped, ear tipped cat to our clinic between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., Monday through Friday, to receive the booster. Calling (804) 521-1320 in advance of your arrival is appreciated.
Yahoo! Group for Richmond-area feral cat caregivers and supporters
Helping Community Cats Video
Alley Cat Allies information about TNR
More Resources for Caretakers
More Resources for Residents and Property Owners
Please consider sponsoring a spay or neuter surgery for an orphaned pet at the Richmond SPCA. Your gift of love will help reduce the number of homeless pets in our community. Click here to offer your support for the spay/neuter fund or call 804-521-1308.
You may access Smoky's Spay/Neuter Clinic forms by clicking here >>