Spay Neuter Assistance Program (SNAP)

Our Spay/Neuter Assistance Program (SNAP) provides financial assistance and advice to Placer County pet owners who need help altering their animals. The program is funded by the generosity of donors and through foundations and other grantors who share our goal of bringing an end to pet overpopulation.  Click here to donate to this program.

How to utilize this program? Please click a link below for details about the SNAP service you need. Your next step will be to request a SNAP voucher, either by calling the SNAP hotline or by completing the online voucher application. You will receive your voucher by mail with instructions for making an appointment with a participating veterinary clinic.Read Spay/Neuter Frequenty Asked Questions.

SNAP Hotline: (916) 782-7722 x. 201 or (530) 885-7387 x. 201 Click for the online Voucher Application (Adobe Reader 6.0 or higher required)

CATS: FREE Spay and Neuter for all Placer County Residents

DOGS - Pitbull or Pitbull Mix: FREE Spay and Neuter for all Placer County Residents

Rabbits: Subsidized, Affordable Spay and Neuter Assistance

PLEASE NOTE:  Due to high demand and budget constraints, until further notice SNAP vouchers will only be issued for cats, rabbits, and dogs that are pitbull or pitbull mixes. For other low-cost spay and neuter services, visit www.neuterspay.org or www.sacanimal.org.

The Placer SPCA would like to thank the veterinary clinics that participate in the SNAP program. These clinics support the efforts of the Placer SPCA by accepting reduced fees for spaying and neutering for clients using a SNAP voucher. View a list of participating veterinary clinics.

NEW - Effective January 1, 2012
FREE Cat Spay & Neuter Now Offered to ALL Placer County Residents

Call SNAP at (916) 782-7722 x. 201 or (530) 885-7387 x. 201 to request your voucher, or complete an online Voucher Application in PDF.

• By providing your Placer County address with your voucher request, the spay or neuter surgery is at no cost to you.
• Please request separate vouchers for multiple cats.
• You will receive an endorsed SNAP voucher by mail with instructions for making an appointment at a participating veterinary clinic.
• You are encouraged to have your own cats and free-roaming (stray/feral) cats altered through this program.
• Additional services, such as vaccinations and other medical treatment, will be at your expense.
• You must receive your voucher prior to making an appointment at a veterinary clinic.
• Free cat spay and neuter for Placer County residents will continue while funds are available.

Please print and share a program flyer.

FREE Cat Spay and Neuter in 95678 is made possible by a grant from PetSmart Charities^®.

Thanks also to the Roseville Citizen's Benefit Fund for making FREE Cat Spay and Neuter possible.

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We Pay to Spay
Placer County Residents: Spay/Neuter Your Pitbull or Pitbull Mix and Placer SPCA will pay for it!

Call SNAP at (916) 782-7722 x. 201 or (530) 885-7387 x. 201 to request your voucher, or complete an online Voucher Application in PDF.

• Be sure to specify that your dog is a pitbull or pitbull mix when you request your voucher.
• Please request separate vouchers for multiple dogs.
• By providing your Placer County address with your voucher request, the spay or neuter surgery is FREE.
• You will receive an endorsed SNAP voucher by mail with instructions for making an appointment at a participating veterinary clinic.
• Additional services, such as vaccinations and other medical treatment, will be at your expense.
• You must receive your voucher prior to making an appointment at a veterinary clinic.
• We Pay to Spay will continue while funds are available.

Please print and share a program flyer.

PLEASE NOTE:  Due to high demand and budget constraints, until further notice SNAP vouchers will only be issued for cats, rabbits, and dogs that are pitbull or pitbull mixes. For other low-cost spay and neuter services, visit www.neuterspay.org.

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Placer County Residents: Spay or neuter your rabbit at a greatly reduced rate through SNAP.

Call SNAP at (916) 782-7722 x. 201 or (530) 885-7387 x. 201 to request your voucher, or complete an online Voucher Application in PDF. You will receive your voucher by mail with instructions for making an appointment at a participating veterinary clinic.

• Placer SPCA will subsidize 50% of the cost. Your share of the cost to spay or neuter:
  • Female rabbit, not in heat or pregnant: $30
  • Female rabbit, in heat or pregnant: $35
  • Male rabbit: $20   
• Additional services, such as vaccinations and other medical treatment, will be at an additional charge.
• You must receive your voucher prior to making an appointment at a veterinary clinic.
• Pricing structure is subject to change.

Please print and share a SNAP program flyer.

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This page last updated: January 6, 2011

For more information contact Placer SPCA by calling (916) 782-SPCA (7722) or (530) 885-PETS (7387), send us email or complete our online information request.