The Big Fix

Learn about the New Spay/Neuter Clinic in San Pedro
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The Department of Animal Services has several programs to assist with the cost of the sterilization of your animal companion at participating veterinary hospitals if you live in the City of Los Angeles.

Spay/Neuter Adoption Program

If an individual elects to adopt an un-sterilized dog or cat from one of the Department's Animal Shelters, the adopter pays $40 for the animal's sterilization. Some instances may require the adopter to pay an additional cost for the surgery at the veterinary hospital.

Large Dog Adoption Program

If an individual elects to adopt a dog that is 50 lbs. or heavier, the adopter only pays $40 for the animal's sterilization. The Department will pay the participating veterinary hospital the remaining cost of the surgery.

S/N ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR ALL RESIDENTS*

Coupons with a value of $30 are available to assist residents with the cost of spay/neuter surgery for companion animals at participating veterinarians. Supplies are limited. Coupons are distributed at all six Animal Shelters with presentation of proof of residency in the City of Los Angeles. Included with your spay/neuter coupon will be a list of veterinary hospitals that participate in the Big Fix program. Select one of the veterinarians from the list and schedule an appointment for your companion animal's sterilization. Be sure to mention that you wish to use the $30 Discount Coupon as partial payment for the surgery. At the time of the appointment, present your coupon to the vet hospital. Please note that the number of coupons is limited by available funds and distributed first-come, first-served each month. You may wish to call your nearest Animal Shelter to check supplies.

S/N PROGRAMS FOR LOW-INCOME, SENIOR CITIZENS & PERMANENTLY DISABLED CITY OF LOS ANGELES RESIDENTS

Free Certificate Spay/Neuter Program *

Free Certificates have a value of $70 that covers the entire cost of surgery. Free Certificates available to City residents with a yearly combined household income which is at or less than the HUD Very Low Income for the Los Angeles County area) this includes low-income with no age limit, low-income Senior Citizens 62 years of age or older, and low- income permanently disabled.

How To Obtain and Redeem Spay/Neuter
Free Spay/neuter certificates are distributed at all six Animal Shelters with presentation of a DWP bill showing Lifeline or Low Income qualification. If you do not have a DWP bill, you may apply directly to the Department by mail. Applications are available english / spanish or you can pick up an application at your local animal Shelter. You may also drop off your application (and attachments showing your income qualification) back at your local animal Shelter, or mail it to:

Department of Animal Services
Attn: Low Income Verification and Processing
P.O. Box 54856
Los Angeles, CA 90054-0856

If you qualify, a $70 certificate will be mailed to you.
Included with your spay/neuter certificate will be a list of veterinary hospitals that participate in the Big Fix program. Select one of the veterinarians from the list and schedule an appointment for your companion animal's sterilization. Be sure to mention that you wish to use the Free Certificate as full payment for the surgery. At the time of the appointment, present your free certificate to the vet hospital.
Please note that the number of coupons is limited by available funds and distributed first-come, first-served each month. You may wish to call your nearest Animal Shelter to check supplies. Any other services outside the cost of sterilization would be at the guardian's expense.
*Coupons are limited.

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