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Low-Cost Pet Spay and Neuter Program

Take advantage of Berkeley's low-cost spay and neuter voucher program.

Vouchers are available only to Berkeley residents, for their own pets, who must also reside in Berkeley. Participants must be low income (household income less than $35,700 per year), or senior citizens ( 65 years or older), OR the owner/guardian of a Pit Bull or Chihuahua.

Call one of  five participating veterinarians (listed on the website) to make an appointment. Tell them you're participating in the SNYP program. 

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 Bring the name of your vet and appointment time to Berkeley Animal Shelter to pay for your SNYP voucher.  Vouchers are $15.00 for cats and $25.00 for most dogs. Upon request, vouchers are free of charge for animals belonging to low-income, disabled, and senior residents, and for Pit Bulls and Chihuahuas. 

Deliver your pet to the veterinarian for the appointment.  Present the SNYP voucher to the veterinarian when you drop your pet off.  Unless you have requested extra services, or have made your appointment with Campus Veterinary Clinic, you should not have to pay anything else. 

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