Spay / Neuter Assistance Program

You can save millions of innocent lives by preventing your pets from breeding. Many animals die simply because too many are born. Help prevent the overpopulation of domestic animals by having your pet spayed or neutered. Spay and neuter enforcement is at the center of solving the pet overpopulation crisis, and is an issue on which the HSCI takes an emphatic stand. All cats and dogs are sterilized prior to adoption.

Upcoming Spay Days are listed on the Calendar of Events. See details for changes due to COVID-19 regarding drop off and pick up.

Rabies Vaccination - Illinois law requires that all dogs and cats are up-to-date on rabies vaccinations if four months of age or older. If your pet is not up-to-date on their rabies vaccination as of the date of the Spay/Neuter Clinic, a rabies vaccination is required. If your pet is up-to-date, you must have proof of current vaccination.

Spay / Neuter Clinic for Cats / Kittens

$35 cat neuter, $45 cat spay   (There is an additional charge of $10 for a rabies vaccination.)

Kittens must be at least eight weeks of age and two pounds to receive surgery. Kittens twelve weeks old and up can receive the Rabies vaccines. Cats will be transported to and from Animal Protective League (APL) in Springfield for spay / neuter.

Appointments are required and space is limited. Payment is due at the time of registration to reserve a spot.

Drop off times may vary. See the Calendar of Events for the specific times. Cats must be in a hard-sided carrier with newspaper in the bottom. One cat per carrier. If you need to borrow a carrier(s), please call the office in advance to make arrangements for pick-up. Pick up times may vary. Owners must sign a surgery consent form at the time of check-in.

Spay / Neuter Clinic for Dogs  ~  $100   (Fee includes rabies vaccination)

Puppies must be at least eight weeks of age to receive surgery. Puppies twelve weeks old and up can receive the Rabies vaccines. Dogs on medication or showing signs of respiratory infections will not be considered for surgery.

Dogs will be transported to and from Animal Protective League (APL) in Springfield for spay / neuter. The APL veterinarians recommend that your dog be up to date on distemper and kennel cough vaccines prior to surgery. Dogs will be around other animals and could be exposed, just like sending your kids to school. There will be an extra charge of $15 each for hernia repair or retained testicles.

Appointments are required and space is very limited. Payment in advanced is required.

Drop off times may vary. See the Calendar of Events for the specific times. The dog must be in a hard-sided carrier with newspaper in the bottom. One dog per carrier. If you need to borrow a carrier(s), please call the office in advance to make arrangements for pick-up. Pick up times may vary. Owners must sign a surgery consent form at the time of check-in.