The following organizations offer free or low-cost spay/neuter services. The requirements for assistance vary, so please review the requirements for each individually. These businesses/programs were compiled as a courtesy and are neither endorsed, nor guaranteed, by Joybound People & Pets.

Searchable Databases

There are several searchable databases designed to find low-cost spay/neuter programs in your community:

Human Animal Support Services by American Pets Alive

  • Nationwide database of low-cost pet services.

Pet Help Finder

  • Curates free or low-cost pet services in a searchable database.
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SpayUSA by North Shore Animal League

  • Nationwide database of low-cost spay/neuter services.

Local Spay/Neuter Clinics

The following spay/neuter clinics operate primarily within the San Francisco Bay Area:

Joybound Spay/Neuter Clinic

  • Spay and neuter clinic located in Walnut Creek, CA.

Joybound Mobile Spay/Neuter Clinics

  • Spay and neuter clinics held outside Antioch Animal Services on most Tuesday mornings.
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ACT Spay/Neuter Clinic

  • Spay and neuter clinic in Stockton, CA.

Animal Fix Clinic

  • Spay and neuter clinic in Pinole, CA.
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BADRAP Pit Bull Spay/Neuter Request Form

  • Spay and neuter clinic in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties.
  • Offer a limited number of free and pay-what-you-can spay/neuter surgeries to dogs identified as pit bulls.

Contra Costa Animal Services Clinic

  • Spay and neuter clinic in Martinez, CA.
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East Bay SPCA Spay/Neuter Services

  • Spay and neuter clinics in Dublin, CA and Oakland, CA.
  • Low income services for individuals facing financial hardship.
  • Popular Pup Program offers 25% off spay/neuter for select breeds.
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Furry Friends Pet Relief

  • Spay and neuter clinic in Antioch, CA.

House Rabbit Society

  • Spay and neuter clinic in Richmond, CA.
  • Serves rabbits only.
  • Offers a limited number of free and pay-what-you-can spay/neuter surgeries for Contra Costa County residents.

PetFix by Friends of Oakland Animal Services

  • Spay and neuter clinic in Oakland, CA.
  • Services limited to dogs and cats of Oakland residents and free-roaming Oakland community cats.
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Paw Fund

  • Liaison to low-cost spay/neuter clinics in the East Bay area.
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Paws in Need

  • Liaison to low-cost spay/neuter clinics in the East Bay area.

The Pet Advocate

  • Spay and neuter clinic in Tracy, CA.
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Spay the Bay by Berkeley Humane

  • Spay and neuter clinic in Berkeley, CA.
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San Francisco SPCA Spay & Neuter Clinic

  • Spay and neuter clinic in San Francisco, CA.

Vets in Vans

  • Mobile spay and neuter clinic for communities across the Bay Area.

Valley Humane Veterinary Surgery Center

  • Spay and neuter clinic in Pleasanton, CA.

Financial Assistance

There are several searchable databases designed to find low-cost spay/neuter programs in your community:

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CareCreditʉۢ (800) 677-0718

  • Offers a line of credit for all types of health care assistance (including veterinary care).
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Scratchpay â€¢ (855) 727-2395

  • Offers online payment plans for veterinary bills.

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Additional Pet Resources

  • Free Pet Vaccines & Microchips

    Free Pet Vaccines & Microchips

    Pet vaccinations are an extremely important part of their health and wellbeing. By teaching your pet’s immune system how to recognize and fight off diseases, they can prevent or lessen the severity of illnesses. That’s why Joybound offers free, monthly …

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  • FoodShare Pantry

    FoodShare Pantry

    Through FoodShare pantry, Joybound supplies pet food to qualifying pet guardians in Contra Costa County. Thanks to Purina and individual donors, FoodShare helps keep pets fed and with their families where they belong.  For more information about these events, please contact …

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  • Pet Food Resources

    Pet Food Resources

    The following organizations offer free or low-cost pet food. The requirements for assistance vary, so please review the requirements for each individually. These businesses/programs were compiled as a courtesy and are neither endorsed, nor guaranteed, by Joybound People & Pets. …

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