Spay & Neuter 

Financial assistance program for low-income families to get their pets spayed or neutered to prevent unwanted litters.

SPAY - NEUTER - ADOPT  to reduce euthanasia!!

Did you know?

If you are receiving government assistance, such as Food Stamps or Medicaid OR if your household income is below 100% of the Federal Poverty Level Guidelines for the number of people in your household, then you are eligible for the North Carolina Spay/neuter program.

Low-Cost

It only costs $40!

Age Requirement

6 months or older are eligible for the voucher

Expiration Date

Redeemable up to 30 days from printed date

Pet Limit

Limit of 2 pets per year

Important Facts!

  • An unaltered female can produce 3 litters EVERY year 
  • An average litter size ranges from 4 - 6 kittens!
  • One unspayed cat can produce over 400,000 cats in a lifetime
  • Every day, over 10,000 cats and dogs are euthanized in shelters in the US because they have no home...

Please contact us with any questions you have!

Phone: (910) 276-9271  |  Fax: (910) 506-4716
shelter@scotlandhumane.org  or director@scotlandhumane.org 

Step-by-Step . . . Save a Pet

                            Vouchers are given on Tuesdays from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM     |     NO vouchers are given in March, June, September or December

Vouchers are for Scotland County PETS ONLY! If you need assistance with feral cats, please view our TNVR Program page here

Step 1:

Bring a Food Stamp or Medicaid Card, current pay stub, most recent income tax return, SSDI or DI recent award letter, or bank statement showing SSDI or DI deposit - along with a form of ID. 

Step 2:

Fill out the application to get your pet(s) spayed/neutered. Online applications are not final until Step 1 in person confirmation at the shelter.

Step 3:

Pay a $40 nonrefundable co-pay per pet.

Step 4:

Obtain voucher in person to be presented at vet clinic for surgery and make the appointment for the surgery at your earliest opportunity.

*** DISCLAIMER ***

You will be responsible for any other vetting and vaccinations that you may request to have done at the vet clinic.
The voucher will only cover the costs associated with the surgery for the spay/neuter.

*** You must be a Scotland County resident ***

Please Note:

If your pet is not current on their rabies vaccination, you will have to pay the vet to have that vaccine administered.

NC law REQUIRES that any cat or dog that is 4 months of age or older must have a current rabies vaccination. If you need assistance, we do offer free / low-cost rabies clinic events.

Please check our Events & News to see when our next clinic will be!

Claws & Paws of North Carolina

If you are not a Scotland County resident please contact Claw & Paws Of NC of Rockingham to see if you qualify for assistance.

DMV

 

Did you know that you can support other community members looking to spay or neuter their pets through the DMV?