Spay & Neuter Help

Do you live in Thurston County and have a pet that needs to be spayed or neutered?  Are you a little short on funds to pay for the surgery?  We can help.

The Humane Society of Thurston County provides funds to help low-income families spay or neuter their pets.  Dogs and cats can be safely spayed or neutered at 3 months of age, which is recommended by the American Veterinary Medical Association and the National Humane Education Society.  If you have a dog or cat needing this service, please fill out the application and return to Animal Services.  All pets spayed or neutered under this program must be currently licensed with Animal Services.

If you have questions about the program, please call (360) 352-2510, ext. 1002.

Spaying or neutering your pet:

• Prevents unwanted pregnancies and litters;

• Prevents uterine cancer and pyometra in females and prostate and testicular cancer in dogs, since it completely removes the reproductive organs;

• Prevents pets from roaming to look for a "mate;"

• Prevents unwanted pets from being euthanized in overcrowded shelters.

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