Spay and Neuter

Spaying and neutering is a humane way to control animal overpopulation, significantly reduces the euthanasia of unwanted cats and dogs, and helps minimize public health problems. Studies show that non-altered animals are susceptible to more diseases, and consequently spayed and neutered cats and dogs lead longer lives.

Animal Samaritans SPCA clinic specializes in performing spay/neuter surgeries. Our clinic is staffed by a licensed veterinarian and highly qualified support personnel. Spaying or neutering a companion animal is a humane means to reduce the overpopulation of dogs and cats and the resulting euthanasia it causes. Having a cat or dog spayed or neutered contributes to the animal's health and well-being. On average, Animal Samaritans SPCA spays and neuters up to 8,000 animals per year.

Spay & Neuter FAQs

TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT:

Spay and neuter surgeries require an appointment. Appointments are available Monday through Friday and every second Saturday. Apply in 3 ways:
1. Please call 760-343-3477 ext. 106
2. Use the interactive form to email a request for a spay and neuter appointment. - Online Appointment
3. Download a form to mail in. - Download Appointment Request

THE DAY BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT:
On the night before your appointment, your pet must have no food or water after 12 midnight.

ON THE DAY OF YOUR APPOINTMENT:
On the day of your appointment, you will drop off your pet at a specified time in the morning, and pick him/her up in the afternoon.

Drop Off:
Cats:
Females - 8:00 AM
Males - 8:15 AM
Dogs:
Females - 8:30 AM
Males - 8:45 AM

Pick-Up:
Cats - 3:30 p.m.
Dogs - 4:00 p.m.
No Later than 4:30 p.m.

Dogs must arrive at the Animal Samaritans facility located at 72307 Ramon Road on a leash.

Cats must be in a cat carrier.

SPAY/NEUTER COSTS:

Dogs: $85.00
Cats: $60.00

Additional post-surgery pain relief injection (Supplementary to pain medication already given as part of the procedure: $12.00 (If needed. Recommended but not mandatory)

There may be additional minor charges for the following: obese animals, females in heat or pregnant, males with undescended testicles, pyometra, and hard to handle animals.

If you have an appointment for a spay/neuter surgery, please:
Print out, read and sign the Pet Information Intake Form. Bring the form with you to the appointment.
Cat Services Intake - English and Spanish
Dog Services Intake - English and Spanish

Print out and read the Surgery Authorization and Consent Form. You will be asked to sign a copy when you drop off your pet for surgery.

Please print Post-Operative Care Information Sheet following surgery as a reference.

Post Operative Care Information Sheet - English and Spanish