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Spay / Neuter Assistance
That's why Pet Helpers spays/neuters all animals before adoption and offers assistance with spaying and neutering of owned companion animals as well as free roaming felines. We believe the long term benefits far outweigh the cost up front. Why spay and neuter your pets? Because its good for your pets, for you, and for the community. Spayed and neutered pets live longer, healthier lives and are less likely to have certain types of cancers. Spayed and neutered pets make better more loving companions. These pets also exhibit fewer behavioral problems such as spraying. Pet Helpers Low Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic
Pet Helpers Spay/Neuter Assistance Vouchers If the clinic prices are still too steep for an individual Pet Helpers offers vouchers to assist with the cost of the surgery. Generally we provide certificates for $10 towards a neuter and $15 towards a spay however, if further assistance is needed we can provide that as well. Please call the shelter at 795-1110 if you need assistance or feel free to stop in at 1447 Folly Road on James Island. Humane Net $20 Low Income Spay/Neuter Voucher Program
The Humane Net Spay/Neuter Assistance works in the following manner: The Program: Provides spay/neuter vouchers at Pet Helpers Spay/Neuter Clinic and Charleston Animal Society Spay/Neuter Clinic for $20.00. The $20.00 includes spay/neuter and vaccines required by the clinic (distemper or rabies only). Any additional costs due to complications with the surgery are the responsibility of the individual. There may be additional charges for pregnant animals, animals in heat or animals that are cryptorchid (undescended testicles). Eligibility: To be eligible for the program, individuals must be enrolled in one of the following programs or have an income low enough to be eligible (200% of the USDA Poverty Guidelines – you must provide a check stub or your income tax returns for the previous year). Individuals should contact Pet Helpers Spay/Neuter Clinic at 302-0556 or Charleston Animal Society Spay/Neuter Clinic at 556-7729 for more information regarding the voucher program and to make an appointment. The Feline Fix – Spay/Neuter Assistance for Feral Felines Pet Helper’s advocates the use of non-lethal feline population control including trap/neuter/return. The Feline Fix provides assistance to feral cat caregivers by loaning and educating on the use of traps, hosting free spay/neuter clinics and providing food for colonies when available. Upcoming spay/neuter clinics will be posted on our web site. Please call 302-0556 to inquire about feral feline pricing and policies. Berkeley County Paws Spay/Neuter Incentive Program Free spay/neuter for pets of qualified residents in the Low Country area. For an application, send your request with a self-addressed, stamped envelope to PAWS. Berkeley County PAWS |
Pet overpopulation is prevalent in our community. Cats and dogs can produce several litters a year starting as early as 5 months of age. In just 6 years one female dog and her offspring can multiply to 67,000 puppies. In 7 years one cat and her kittens can produce 420,000 more kittens. Local shelters are forced to euthanize 23,000 animals each year. That's an average of 63 per day. That number constitutes 70%-80% of the animals they take in and is twice the national average. There simply aren't enough homes.