It's the Right Thing To Do
HSSA is a shelter facility that offers public services to our community. One of the most important services that we have is the ability to perform high-volume spay and neuter surgeries on a near-daily basis. We care for each of these surgical patients deeply and have created routines that allow us to safely anesthetize and surgically castrate anywhere from 20-50 individual pets each morning. This large volume of patients does take our entire focus and training to support and to do so means that we may spend more time with our pet patients and less with their loving owners. We are happy to answer questions both pre and post-operatively, but may not have time to go into exhaustive detail for every individual consideration. Our technicians and CSRs are all highly trained in our procedures, and can answer most of your possible concerns, but will check with the doctors should additional questions arise.
At the Humane Society of Southern Arizona, we know that prevention saves lives. Prevention is an important pillar for our organization, where we provide the resources necessary to reduce suffering and improve health and well-being in Southern Arizona communities. The HSSA Low-cost Spay & Neuter Clinic offers affordable, high-quality spay/neuter as well as affordable vaccinations.
Spaying or neutering at 3-6 months old, before male maturity or the female’s first heat cycle, protects against reproductive health issues and prevents many unwanted behavior issues. It is safer, and recovery time is much faster, for pediatric patients. Complications occur less often. It is easier on the pet — anesthesia time is shorter and recovery is easier, too.
Why You Should Spay or Neuter Your Pet
Spaying or neutering is highly cost-effective: the costs of litters, fights, and/or health care are eliminated or reduced.
There are many ways to teach your children about the miracle of birth, without teaching them that puppies and kittens are disposable.
Spaying and neutering packs a powerful punch in the fight against pet overpopulation!
Your pet will live a longer, healthier life.
Your spayed female won't go into heat.
Spaying or neutering will NOT make your pet fat.
Your male dog won't feel the need to roam away from home … and it's not safe out there!
Request a Spay or Neuter Surgery
Appointments are available Monday–Thursday. The HSSA Clinic is CLOSED on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and major holidays.
To schedule an appointment over the phone, call: (520) 881-0321.
What Does It Cost
Thanks to a new Pima County Spay/Neuter Program, we can now offer $35 spay/neuter surgeries to dogs from qualifying Pima County families. Dogs must be 40 lbs. or larger (or expected to be that size at maturity.)
To qualify, families must be able to show ONE of the following:
- Proof of residence in ZIP code 85705, 85706, 85713, 85746, or 85756
- AHCCCS card
- EBT card
- Tribal Nation enrollment card/paperwork
- Proof of child enrollment in the National School Program
- IRS 1040 form or 3 months of pay stubs indicating qualifying maximum income
Important Information
ALL animals are strongly recommended to have current vaccinations prior to surgery (see below). We can provide vaccinations at time of surgery. Puppies and kittens should have a series of vaccinations from 8 weeks to 5 months to be fully protected.
A $20 deposit per pet will be collected at the time of scheduling the appointment. This deposit will go towards the cost of the services provided and will be forfeited if the appointment is not canceled at least 24 hours in advance (via voicemail, email or over the phone). We will allow an appointment to be rescheduled up to twice, and no shows will not be rescheduled without an additional deposit.
Recommended Vaccines Prior to Surgery
Dogs: Distemper/parvo (combo vaccine), rabies
Cats: panleukopenia/calici/herpes (combo vaccine), rabies
Support Spay and Neuter Efforts Across Arizona
Your contributions to Arizona's Spay and Neuter of Animals Fund play a crucial role in helping thousands of animals across all fifteen counties in the state. The Humane Society of Southern Arizona is one of the organizations that benefits from this fund, receiving grant money to help cover some of the costs for spay and neuter services.
Support our state’s animal welfare shelters and organizations through:
- Pet Plate Purchase: Get your Arizona Pet Friendly license plate today! Visit www.servicearizona.com and make a difference with every mile you drive.
- Voluntary Tax Donation: Contribute through your Arizona Resident Personal Income Tax Return (Form 140) to help fund spay and neuter programs statewide.
Where do I bring my pet for spay/neuter?
When you bring your pet to the HSSA Clinic, you will want to go to the blue Clinic building.
