Spay/Neuter Assistance (SNAP) Program

The PAWS Spay/Neuter Program, along with other programs in the area, provide a range of services for people seeking help with spaying or neutering their own animals or stray/feral animals they are caring for.

Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Clinics

Our low-cost clinics are open to residents of Centre County, those who work full time in Centre county, and students. Income restrictions apply. Proof of low income status includes Medicaid, WIC, SSI Disability, Food Stamps, TANF, AFDC, government housing, or a copy of last year's tax return showing income equal to or less than 250% of the current federal poverty guidelines:
 

Clinics are announced on this website, on our Facebook fan page and in local media. To participate in a clinic, you must pre-register and pre-pay. Walk-ins are not accepted at the clinics.
   

Our next clinic is TBD

The cost for the clinic is $25 for male cats, $35 for female cats and $35 for male dogs under 35 pounds. All animals will be vaccinated for rabies and distemper the day of the clinic unless a current rabies vaccine and proof of distemper vaccination is provided to PAWS. The charge for each vaccine is an additional $5. 

Please call (814) 237-8722, line 5 to register, or download and complete the clinic application form. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
 

Click here to download the CLINIC application form.
   

SNAP Voucher Program - Owned and Feral Animals

Our voucher program is designed to reduce the cost of managing a feral/stray colony or getting your cat/dog altered by providing you with a coupon that can be used at your vet's office at the time of your pet's surgery. Unlike the PAWS clinics, the voucher program is available every day of the year and is open to residents of Centre County, those who work full time in Centre county, and students. Unfortunately, we are not able to provide vouchers to other rescue organizations for use with their animals.
   

Vouchers are accepted by veterinarians in Centre County only and the Allegheny Spay/Neuter Clinic in Clearfield. The Animal Medical Hospital in State College and Mount Nittany Veterinary Hospital in State College accepts our vouchers as the full cost of a spay/neuter. Mt Nittany Vet Hospital clients are required to pay an office visit fee for every animal altered at the voucher cost and Animal Medical Hospital Clients are required to pay for flea treatment for any animal with a flea infestation and dog owners must pay for pain medication. Pre-operative bloodwork, vaccines, de-worming medication, etc. are available for additional charges and SNAP participants are encouraged to follow their veterinarian's suggested wellness plan in addition to having the spay/neuter procedure done. Four Springs Vet in Centre Hall charges only a nominal additional fee in addition to our vouchers.

We operate the voucher program on the "honor" system and ask people to only apply if they really cannot afford the surgery otherwise so that we can help as many truly needy families as we can.
   

Click here to complete the VOUCHER application form.

*NOTE: the above link is to the SNAP Voucher Application and is NOT the voucher which should be turned in to your veterinarian. Please complete the application and return it to PAWS.   

Contact Information for the SNAP Program

Phone: (814) 237.8722 extension 5
  Email: spayneuter@centrecountypaws.org
   

10 Reasons to Spay/Neuter your Pet (from the ASPCA)

Spay/Neuter Assistance Resources