Spay & Neuter Services
To reduce pet overpopulation and prevent suffering, C.A.R.E.4Paws offers mobile spay/neuter surgeries at low-cost for pet families in need in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties.
Our surgeries are based on income level. If you cannot afford to alter your dogs and cats at a veterinary clinic or a low-cost clinic such as the humane society, please submit an inquiry form below.
Please note: Spays and neuters need to be scheduled prior to a clinic day. All dogs and female cats must wear an e-collar (“cone”) for 7-10 days post surgery to prevent infection. We charge $10 and up per cone. We also charge $10 and up for pain medication to go home. This fee depends on a dog’s weight.
Our mobile veterinary clinic has limited capacity to perform spay/neuter procedures on brachycephalic dog breeds (dogs with short muzzles and flat faces) and large female dogs. To avoid placing your pet on a waitlist, our team can assist you by scheduling an appointment through one of our partner veterinary clinics or the local humane society. Please complete our online inquiry form and a team member will reach out to you.
Upon submission, please allow 24–48 hours for an email response.
Permita 24 a 48 horas hábiles para responder a su consulta.
Deposit policy for appointments
Due to the high number of clients who no-show or cancel their appointments at the last minute, C.A.R.E.4Paws has implemented a deposit policy. We are a nonprofit organization that depends on donations and grants to provide services for low-income pet families. When clients no-show or cancel at the last minute, it takes away appointment slots for dogs and cats on our waitlist.
We understand that family emergencies and other life circumstances can arise. Please call or text us at (805) 968-2273 no later than 24 hours before your scheduled appointment time. If you fail to provide us with proper notification, your deposit will be considered payment for the spot we reserved for your pet. Upon rescheduling, we will require an additional deposit.
Deposit amounts:
Your deposit will be credited to the final cost of your clinic appointment. If you have canceled your appointment more than three times, we reserve the right not to reschedule your pet.
Cat spay/neuter, $30
Dog spay/neuter, $50
No refunds will be given for missed appointments. The deposit is only good for services provided in C.A.R.E.4Paws’ mobile units and is not transferable to any other veterinary hospital.
Thanks for your understanding and cooperation!
Póliza de depósito para citas
Debido al alto número de clientes que cancelan sus citas médicas y cirugías en el último minuto o no se presentan sin previo aviso, C.A.R.E.4Paws ha implementado una póliza de depósitos. Somos una organización sin fines de lucro que depende de donaciones y subvenciones para brindar servicios a familias de mascotas de bajo recurso. Cuando los clientes no se presentan o cancelan en el último minuto, sino que también quita espacios de cita para perros y gatos en nuestra lista de espera que realmente necesitan nuestros servicios.
Su depósito se acreditará al costo final de su cita en la clínica. Si ha cancelado su cita más de tres veces, nos reservamos el derecho de no reprogramar a su mascota.
Esterilización/castración de gato, $30
Esterilización/castración de perro, $50
Otros depósitos se determinarán caso por caso, dependiendo del alcance y la complejidad del tratamiento/procedimiento.
No se ofrecerán reembolsos por citas perdidas. Los depósitos no son reembolsables. Los depósitos son válidos sólo para los servicios proporcionados en las unidades móviles de C.A.R.E.4Paws y no son transferibles a ningún otro hospital veterinario.
Gracias por comprender y su comprensión!
For access to veterinary services or vaccines, flea treatment, nail trimming and other basic care through our walk-in Pet Wellness Clinics, click the links below.
