Low-cost Spay & Neuter
Low-Cost Services
Offering these services to families in need, counterpart animal welfare organizations, and veterinary colleagues helps us live our Mission to promote responsible pet guardianship and to work toward ending animal overpopulation. These services are in addition to providing quality medical care for the animals in our shelter and in foster care prior to adoption.
Shelter & Clinic Location
147 Grassy Plain Street, Bethel, CT 06801
Phone 203.744.3297 ext 101 or clinicadmin@daws.org – The clinic does not offer routine post-adoption veterinary services.
Shelter & Clinic Location
147 Grassy Plain Street, Bethel, CT 06801
Hours of Operation
More information on Low-Cost Clinic Services:
- All medical services are by appointment only. Please call 203.744.3297 ext. 101 or email us at clinicadmin@daws.org. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- All owners must complete a Spay/Neuter Admission Form prior to performance of medical services. (Proof of rabies and distemper vaccine must be provided with the application)
- Final payment in the form of cash, or credit card is due at the time of service.
- Unvaccinated animals, or those with out-of-date vaccination records will be vaccinated upon arrival at an additional cost.
- Pets 7yrs or older will require pre-op blood panel from their local vet.
- If your pet has fleas at the time of surgery, they will receive a dose of Capstar, a fast-acting flea treatment, and you will be charged an additional $20 at the time of pick up
- Your pet must be healthy at the time of surgery, and free from contagious disease. Puppies and kittens must weigh at least 3 pounds and be 3 months old for surgery. Our veterinarians will examine all patients the morning of surgery – pets that have signs of illness, disease, or obesity will be declined and may need to be rescheduled or referred to a full service hospital.
Fees for Low-cost Spay/Neuter
Dog Spay/Neuter – Includes Exam and Post-op Pain Medication
| Weight | Spay | Neuter |
| Up to 24 pounds | $350 | $325 |
| 25-49 pounds | $425 | $400 |
| 50-74 pounds | $500 | $475 |
| 75-99 pounds | $575 | $550 |
| 100+ pounds | $575 + $25 for each additional 10 pounds | $550 + $25 for each additional 10 pounds |
DIFFICULT SURGERY ADD ON FOR DOGS
that are overweight, in heat, have anatomical abnormalities (not discovered on pre-surgical exam), or other issues – price may increase up to $50
CRYPTORCHID CHARGE up to $175 additional fee
UMBILICAL HERNIA REPAIR up to $125 additional fee
Cat Spay/Neuter
| Spay | Neuter |
| $175 | $150 |
Fees for Additional Services
| Service | Fee |
| Vaccines | $30 |
| FeLV/FIV Test | $65 |
| 4DX | $65 |
| Microchip | $35 |
| Ecollar | $25 |
| NexGard Combo for Cats (single dose) | $25 |
| NexGard for Dogs (single dose) | $25 |
| Nail Trim | $15 |
| Ear Cleaning | $20 |
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DIFFICULT SURGERY ADD ON FOR CATS that are overweight, in heat, have anatomical abnormalities (not discovered on pre-surgical exam), or other issues – price may increase up to $50
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Cryptorchid Charge: up to $175 additional fee
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Umbilical Hernia Repair: up to $125 additional fee
- Pyometra $600 additional fee
