Compassionate and skilled veterinarians and technicians utilize state-of-the-art equipment to safely surgically sterilize thousands of dogs and cats each year using the highest standards of care.
“I took my very nervous dog to get neutered. Joybound’s team was super friendly and understanding of the fact that sometimes it takes a little patience with some dogs.”
– Jose, Joybound Spay/Neuter Client
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On-Site Clinic
Have your dog or cat altered at Joybound’s headquarters in Walnut Creek, CA
(appointments required)
Mobile Clinic
Services are available at our mobile clinic in Antioch, CA or other community locations
(appointments required)
More Resources
Check out our lists of spay/neuter resources, including databases, funding programs, and clinics across Northern California.
On-Site Spay/Neuter Clinic
Our clinic has seen an increase in demand for our limited appointments. We are currently booked up to 12 weeks in advance. For additional options for spaying/neutering your pet, please view our collection of spay and neuter resources for your pet’s needs.
Our Lynn & Dolores McCoskey Spay and Neuter Clinic is located at our Walnut Creek headquarters and is open (by appointment) to pet guardians. In addition to their sterilization surgery, animals can be administered with free nail trimming, ear canal checks, post-surgery pain medication, and e-collars. Pet microchipping and vaccinations are available for a small fee.
Please note: Our maximum weight limit for animals receiving services is 100 pounds. Brachycephalic breeds (such as English Bulldogs, French Bulldogs, Pugs, and Persian cats) have a higher anesthetic risk and need additional monitoring, requiring an additional fee. A very limited number of surgery appointments are available for brachycephalic animals.
Pricing
- Cat Neuter (Male) – $120
- Cat Spay (Female) – $170
- Dog Neuter (Male) – $350
- Dog Spay (Female) – $450
Credit cards, debit cards, and cash are accepted. Payment is due at the time of services, but a $60 non-refundable deposit is required at the time of scheduling. No checks, please.
Additional charges apply to non-standard surgeries or additional services, including:
- Brachycephalic Breed Surcharge – $150
- Pet Microchipping – $10
- Rabies Vaccination – $10
- Additional Medications (determined by our veterinarians at time of services) – up to $30 per medication
- DAPP Vaccination (Dogs) – $10
- FVRCP Vaccination (Cats) – $10
- Cryptorchid Males (Dogs) – $100
- Cryptorchid Males (Cats) – $50
- Umbilical Hernia Repair – $100
Pet Guidelines for Spay/Neuter
- Pets must be healthy and not displaying any signs of disease. If your animal has a chronic medical condition, notify our clinic in advance. Our veterinarians will need to review medical records to determine if our clinic can serve your pet.
- Pets must be in the following age ranges:
- Female dogs must be between 12 weeks and 4 years of age.
- Male dogs must be between 12 weeks and 7 years of age.
- Cats (male and female) must be between 8 weeks and 7 years of age.
- At our on-site clinic, all pets must weigh at least 2 pounds and no more than 100 pounds. For mobile clinics, pet must weigh no more than 50 pounds due to space limitations on the vehicle.
- The guardian must bring proof of current distemper combo and rabies vaccination within one year. The vaccine requirement applies to all animals, including those that are indoor only and who may not have had the full set of vaccines.
- Brachycephalic breeds (such as English Bulldogs, French Bulldogs, Pugs, and Persian cats) have a higher anesthetic risk and need additional monitoring, requiring an additional fee. A very limited number of surgery appointments are available for brachycephalic animals.
Our veterinarian may disqualify any animal if they determine the animal is not medically sound for surgery.
Guidelines for Pre-op & Post-op Care
- Please withhold food after midnight the night prior to surgery. This is an important safety precaution, as animals can inhale vomit while under anesthesia.
- Dogs must be on leash; cats must be in a carrier (no traps). If you have an appointment for multiple cats, they each need their own carrier.
- Guardians must bring proof of current rabies and distemper vaccinations. No vaccinations or preoperative blood testing will be provided.
- Follow-up care will not be provided by Joybound. Guardians will be sent home with detailed post-op care instructions.
Spay/neuter surgeries for Joybound shelter animals last year
Spay/neuter surgeries for public cats and dogs last year
(Statistics from FY24-25)
Mobile Spay/Neuter Clinic
Several times a month, we offer low-cost spay/neuter surgeries on-board the 33′ long Stephen Ball Mobile Clinic. These events are held outside Antioch Animal Services, as well as other various locations throughout Contra Costa County. Mobile clinic services are currently appointment-based. To be considered for an appointment, please review the requirements and submit a Community Solutions application.
In addition to their sterilization surgery, animals can be administered with free pet microchips, age-appropriate vaccinations, and post-surgery pain medication and e-collar. Animals are not given full health or wellness exams at these clinic, only spay/neuter surgeries and vaccinations.
Please note: Due to the size of the space, our maximum weight limit for animals receiving spay/neuter services at our mobile clinic is 40 pounds. Brachycephalic breeds (such as English Bulldogs, French Bulldogs, Pugs, and Persian cats) have a higher anesthetic risk and cannot be spayed/neutered on our mobile clinic vehicle.
Pricing
- Cat Neuter (Male) – $100
- Cat Spay (Female) – $150
- Dog Neuter (Male) – $300
- Dog Spay (Female) – $400
Credit cards, debit cards, and cash are accepted. Payment is due at the time of services. No checks, please.
In addition to spay/neuter surgery, animals can be administered with free pet microchips, and free age-appropriate vaccinations at our mobile clinic.
- Pet Microchipping – FREE
- Rabies Vaccination – FREE
- Additional Medications (determined by our veterinarians at time of services) – up to $30 per medication
- DAPP Vaccination (Dogs) – FREE
- FVRCP Vaccination (Cats) – FREE
Mobile Spay/Neuter Clinic Requirements
- All animals must be in good health.
- No pregnant or nursing animals are allowed.
- Pets must be between 4 months and 6 years of age.
- Pets must weigh between 2 and 40 pounds.
- Pet guardians must be residents of Contra Costa County.
- Please withhold food and water after 10 PM the night before surgery.
- Please bring any medical paperwork you have related to your animal’s vaccine or health history.
- Dogs must be on a leash and cats must be in carriers.
- Brachycephalic breeds (such as English Bulldogs, French Bulldogs, Pugs, and Persian cats) have a higher anesthetic risk and need additional monitoring. As such, we are unable to spay/neuter brachycephalic animals at our mobile events.
- Joybound People & Pets reserves the right to refuse service to anyone.
Questions?
For more information about our spay/neuter process, making an appointment, and what services Joybound’s clinic can provide, please contact our team using the button below.
More Spay/Neuter Resources
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.
- Curates free or low-cost pet services in a searchable database.
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:
- 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.
- Spay and neuter clinic in Stockton, CA.
- Spay and neuter clinic in Pinole, CA.
- Spay and neuter clinic in Stockton, CA.
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.
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.
- Spay and neuter clinic in Antioch, CA.
- 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.
- Liaison to low-cost spay/neuter clinics in the East Bay area.
Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA
- Spay and neuter clinic in San Mateo, CA.
- Liaison to low-cost spay/neuter clinics in the East Bay area.
- Spay and neuter clinic in Tracy, CA.
Spay the Bay by Berkeley Humane
- Spay and neuter clinic in Berkeley, CA.
San Mateo County Health Spay/Neuter Voucher Program
- Spay and neuter support for San Mateo County pet guardians.
San Francisco SPCA Spay & Neuter Clinic
- Spay and neuter clinic in San Francisco, CA.
- 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
CareCredit • (800) 677-0718
- Offers a line of credit for all types of health care assistance (including veterinary care).
Scratchpay • (855) 727-2395
- Offers online payment plans for veterinary bills.
Veterinary Emergencies
Please Note: Joybound’s clinic is unable to offer emergency veterinary services.
If you are experiencing a veterinary emergency, please contact the nearest VEG ER for Pets (formerly Veterinary Emergency Group) branch or your local emergency vet. VEG ER for Pets offers 24-hour, walk-in emergency care for pets and is a proud partner of Joybound People & Pets. If you have reason to believe your pet has ingested poison, you can contact the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center Hotline at (888) 426-4435 (consultation fee may apply).
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