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Low-cost spay and neuter

Spaying and neutering keeps pets healthier and helps shelters take in fewer litters. These are nonprofit clinics, county programs and referral networks that serve Loudoun, Northern Virginia and DC. Prices and eligibility change, so call or check the link before you book.

Loudoun

Loudoun County Animal Services: Income-Qualified Spay/Neuter Clinic

Who qualifies: Loudoun residents who qualify for social services (WIC, Medicaid, TANF, SNAP, free school lunch, or Social Security) or meet the county's 50% median income chart. Proof of residency required. Cats and dogs.

Prices (as quoted):

  • Cats $100
  • Dogs $175
  • Includes spay/neuter, microchip, vaccines and pain medication. Payment due at drop-off.

How to book: Register online (separate links for cats, small dogs under 50 lbs, large dogs 50-90 lbs). Email animals@loudoun.gov. Phone 703-777-0406.

Loudoun County Animal Services: Barn and Outdoor Cat Clinic

Who qualifies: Outdoor, feral and barn cats in Loudoun County. Proof of Loudoun residency required. Cats must arrive in a humane trap (trap rentals available). Dogs not offered.

Prices (as quoted):

  • $50/cat (county calendar for the May 6, 2026 clinic)
  • Includes spay/neuter, microchip, ear-tip, vaccines, deworming and flea/tick treatment.

How to book: Register online for each clinic date. See the Animal Resources page and county calendar for upcoming dates.

Humane Society of Loudoun County: Financial Assistance

Who qualifies: Loudoun County residents seeking help with veterinary care. Guideline: all pets in the household must be spayed/neutered or scheduled within 30 days of acceptance.

Prices (as quoted):

  • Not listed as a public spay/neuter fee schedule. Assistance is case-by-case, funds are limited and first come first serve.

How to book: Written application via the HSLC site. Email helpanimals@humaneloudoun.org. HSLC also points residents to Spay Today, Spay Inc., Spay Now and Anicira for low-cost spay/neuter.

Loudoun Community Cat Coalition: Fix Me Now TNR

Who qualifies: Community cats with an immediate need between mass Fix Me TNR clinics. Dogs not offered.

Prices (as quoted):

  • No fixed public dollar amount. Grants and donations subsidize a community cat care package, caretakers are asked to give what you can.

How to book: Fill out the TNR request form on loudouncommunitycats.org. Phone 703-687-6009. Email info@loudouncommunitycats.org.

Fairfax

Fairfax County Animal Services: Spay/Neuter Voucher Program

Who qualifies: Fairfax County income-eligible residents via social services (WIC, Medicaid, TANF, SNAP, Social Security, Unemployment) or household income below the county chart. Cats and dogs. Limited vouchers per month, may sell out, no waiting list.

Prices (as quoted):

  • Cat spay/neuter $90 to $130
  • Dog spay/neuter $180 to $210
  • Includes routine postoperative care. Also covers DHPP or FVRCP, rabies and/or microchips when redeemed. Redeem within 60 days, non-refundable.

How to book: Apply online or in person at Fairfax/Lorton shelters. Allow 5-7 business days. After approval, purchase the voucher by phone or in person, then schedule with a partner clinic. Questions: PetResourceCenter@fairfaxcounty.gov. Shelter phone 703-324-0299. Lorton Campus: 8875 Lorton Road, Lorton, VA 22079.

Prince William

Anicira Veterinary Center: Manassas (affordable spay/neuter)

Who qualifies: Open to the public. Nonprofit veterinary hospital serving Northern Virginia. Dogs, cats, rabbits, feral cat package available.

Prices (as quoted):

  • Cats: females $269, males $189
  • Dogs: under 50 lbs $309, 50-75 lbs $349, 76-100 lbs $409, 100+ lbs $489
  • Feral cat package (in humane traps): $119 (includes rabies, HCP feline distemper, required ear tip)
  • Rabbits: male and female $399

How to book: Call 571-208-0199 or use the appointment request on anicira.org. Email manassas@anicira.org. Address: 9975 Pennsylvania Avenue, Manassas, VA 20110.

Anicira: Sashi's Fund Assistance Program

Who qualifies: Live in Manassas, Manassas Park or Prince William County AND income at or below 150% of Federal Poverty Level, OR participate in SNAP or Medicaid. Proof required on appointment day. Residents at or below 200% FPL may qualify for reduced-cost or free, call to discuss. Cats and dogs.

Prices (as quoted):

  • At or below 150% FPL or SNAP/Medicaid: $40 spay/neuter surgical fee
  • 200% FPL path: reduced-cost or free amount not listed as a fixed number, call

How to book: Call 571-208-0199 to discuss and schedule.

Free while grant funds last

Anicira: Pit Fix Program

Who qualifies: Pit Bulls and Pit Bull mixes (no formal breed ID required, for mixes email a photo to confirm) in Manassas, Manassas Park, Prince William County, Harrisonburg or Rockingham County. Proof of residency required.

Prices (as quoted):

  • Standard program rate: $40
  • FREE while ASPCA grant funds last (end date not stated). Grant period also adds free rabies and distemper vaccines, nail trimming and microchipping during the surgical visit.

How to book: Online form on the Pit Fix page, or call 571-208-0199 (Manassas) / 540-437-1980 (Harrisonburg).

Fauquier

Fauquier SPCA: Low Cost Spay/Neuter and Wellness Clinic

Who qualifies: Residents of Fauquier, Culpeper and Rappahannock counties only. Healthy rescued dogs and cats at least 16 weeks old, cats at least 4 lbs, dogs 10+ lbs. No cryptorchid male cats/dogs or female dogs in heat.

Prices (as quoted):

  • Prices as of January 1st, 2026
  • Cats: males $80, females $175
  • Dogs: males $275, females under 60 lbs $325, females 60 lbs or more $375
  • Post-op pain meds (required for dogs only) $33, microchip $35 (add-on)

How to book: Appointment only. Call 540-788-9000 x107. Public surgery days Mon and Thu, wellness Fridays (subject to holidays/staff). Address: 9350 Rogues Road, Midland, VA 22728.

Clarke

Veterinary Community Outreach (VCO): cat spay and neuter

Who qualifies: Open booking for cat spay and neuter. Serves Clarke County and surrounding communities. Dogs: VCO does not spay/neuter dogs (vaccines, microchips and deworming only for dogs).

Prices (as quoted):

  • Cat spay/neuter dollar amount not listed on the main site as of this check. Site emphasizes vaccine pricing, spay/neuter is booked separately.

How to book: Book cat spay/neuter online (Waitwhile link from veterinarycommunityoutreach.com). Spay questions: spay@vco.vet. General: veterinarycommunityoutreach@gmail.com. No phone line. Address: 101 E Main St, Suite 104, Berryville, VA 22611.

Arlington

Animal Welfare League of Arlington: Spay/Neuter Vouchers

Who qualifies: Pet owners with annual household income of $60,000 or less. Further income-based discounts: email communitysupport@awla.org. Some vouchers available only to Arlington County residents. Cats and dogs. Vouchers non-transferable, valid 90 days.

Prices (as quoted):

  • Cat spay (female) $145
  • Cat neuter (male) $80
  • Dog neuter (male) $185
  • Dog spay voucher (Anicira): $200 (cannot be used for English or French Bulldogs)

How to book: Purchase online (select clinic) or in person at the shelter. Digital voucher emailed within 48 hours. Then call the participating vet to schedule. Must purchase the voucher before making the appointment. Phone 703-931-9241. Email communitysupport@awla.org. No refunds. Shelter: 2650 S. Arlington Mill Dr., Arlington, VA 22206.

Metro Ferals: Sunday TNR clinics (cats)

Who qualifies: Feral and community cats (TNR). Dogs not offered.

Prices (as quoted):

  • Clinic fees for Sunday TNR clinics only
  • Feline spay (female) $50, feline neuter (male) $30
  • Shot set (rabies, FVRCP, Revolution) $10. FeLV/FIV combo $37, microchip $14

How to book: See clinic locations and schedule on metroferals.org. Phone 703-655-6710 (VA).

Alexandria

Animal Welfare League of Alexandria: SNAssist

Who qualifies: Pet owners with household income less than $60,000 per year who have no other means to get their pet spayed/neutered. Must be at least 18. Photo ID required at purchase. Cats and dogs.

Prices (as quoted):

  • Male dog neuter $180, female dog spay $195
  • Male cat neuter $75, female cat spay $140
  • Includes take-home pain meds, e-collar if needed (vet discretion) and pre-surgery exam on surgery day. Does not include vaccines, microchip, antibiotics, overnight fees or complications.

How to book: Purchase voucher in person during business hours at 4101 Eisenhower Ave., Alexandria, VA 22304. Choose clinic at purchase, voucher expires in three months, non-refundable. Owner schedules with the vet. Questions: 703-746-4774 or adoptions@AlexandriaAnimals.org.

DC

Humane Rescue Alliance: Spay and Neuter (owned pets)

Who qualifies: Affordable spay/neuter for dogs and cats (appointments required). Cats at least 12 weeks, dogs at least 6 months.

Prices (as quoted):

  • Dog spay $300, dog neuter $250
  • Cat spay $150, cat neuter $100
  • Includes surgery, nail trim, standard pain medication and e-collar. Microchip during surgery $15. $100 non-refundable deposit required at booking.

How to book: Schedule online via the link on the spay-neuter page. Emergency/animal-related line: 202-723-5730. HRA Medical Center: 71 Oglethorpe St. NW, Washington, DC 20011.

Humane Rescue Alliance: Community Cats TNR package

Who qualifies: Community and outdoor cats (TNR). Appointments required, cats must arrive in a humane trap.

Prices (as quoted):

  • $50 for DC residents, $100 for non-DC residents
  • Package includes spay/neuter, ear tip and tattoo, microchip, rabies and FVRCP vaccines, flea and tick preventative.

How to book: Call 202-723-5730. Email TNR@humanerescuealliance.org for trapping info. Traps loaned from the Oglethorpe St. location.

Brandywine Valley SPCA: DC Animal Health Center Spay and Neuter

Who qualifies: Public low-cost spay/neuter. AWLA Arlington and AWLA Alexandria describe BVSPCA-DC as having no income or residency restrictions. Dogs and cats.

Prices (as quoted):

  • Dogs under 40 lbs: $160 male / $180 female
  • 40-60 lbs: $180 male / $200 female
  • 60-80 lbs: $200 male / $220 female
  • 80-100 lbs: $250 male / $270 female
  • 100+ lbs: $270 male / $320 female
  • Cats: $70 male / $80 female
  • Prices subject to change. Payment by credit card only.

How to book: Call Animal Health Center (202) 888-8387 (confirm current number when calling). Email dcinfo@bvspca.org. Address: 4 DC Village Lane SW, Washington, DC 20032.

Regional

Spay Inc. (SPCA of Northern Virginia)

Who qualifies: Everyone. No income or residency requirements. Dogs and cats. Discounted referral network across Northern Virginia participating hospitals.

Prices (as quoted):

  • Wide range of services and prices set by participating clinics. Exact dollar amounts not published on Spay Inc. pages. Special funding may be available for low-income/hardship, email for details.

How to book: Online request form at spcanova.org/spay-inc/. Email spayrequest01@spay.org or spayinc@gmail.com. Voice mail 703-522-7920. Expect a response within about a week, check spam.

Spay Today (National Humane Education Society)

Who qualifies: Open to everyone, no income or residency requirement. Dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, rats, ferrets, feral/community cats. Trap leases available. Clinic network in Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia.

Prices (as quoted):

  • Clinic sets its own reduced-cost fee (not published as one fixed schedule on the Spay Today home page)
  • Spay Today admin fee: $5.00 per appointment (cash/check/money order) or admin fee plus 3% processing fee (card)

How to book: Call (304) 728-8330, Tue-Fri 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Spay Today schedules the appointment at the clinic you choose. Office: 3731 Berryville Pike, Suite 100, Charles Town, WV 25414.

Pet Neuter Clinic: Stephens City, VA

Who qualifies: Open regardless of income. Cats (domestic and feral). Dogs: small breed only, under 25 lbs and under 5 years, no cryptorchid dogs. Near Clarke and western Loudoun.

Prices (as quoted):

  • Cat spay $100, cat spay if pregnant $125, cat neuter $80, cryptorchid cat neuter $160
  • Dog spay $240, dog spay if pregnant $250, dog neuter $180
  • Cats must be over 3 pounds and 3 months of age

How to book: By appointment. Call 540-868-0000. Drop-off 8-9am, pick-up 4-5pm. Address: 201 Centre Dr. Suite 100, Stephens City, VA 22655.

Promise Animal League: Boonsboro, MD

Who qualifies: Everyone. Open regardless of income or location. Dogs and cats (feral cat package available). Near Clarke and western Loudoun.

Prices (as quoted):

  • Cats: feral spay and rabies $75, female spay and rabies with e-collar $80, male neuter and rabies $60
  • Dogs female spay and rabies: 2-10 lbs $105, 11-20 $115, 21-40 $135, 41-60 $155
  • Dogs male neuter and rabies: 2-10 $95, 11-20 $105, 21-40 $125, 41-60 $145, 61-80 $150, 81-100 $175, 101+ $200
  • Pain meds included at surgery at no extra charge, no extra charge for cats in heat or pregnant

How to book: Text 301-465-9473 to schedule (text preferred). Email info@apromise.org. Cash, credit or debit due at service. Address: 7728 Old National Pike, Boonsboro, MD 21713.

Virginia Kincheloe Spay and Neuter Clinic: Fredericksburg and Ashland

Who qualifies: No residency requirements. No income limits. Dogs and cats. By appointment only. Closer drive for southern Fairfax, Prince William and Fauquier.

Prices (as quoted):

  • $50.00 non-refundable reservation fee due when appointment reserved (applies to surgery)
  • Office visit fee per animal $15
  • Canine spay: 05-30 lbs $165, 31-60 $195, 61-80 $215, 81-105 $315
  • Canine neuter: 05-30 lbs $155, 31-60 $185, 61-80 $205, 81-105 $305
  • Feline spay $95, feline neuter $85
  • Pets six years and over: pre-surgical bloodwork $220

How to book: Book online (Fredericksburg link on site) or leave a request via clinic phones. Fredericksburg 540-507-7461. Ashland 804-752-7729. Do not book by email. Fredericksburg: 452 TV Drive, Fredericksburg, VA 22408.

Info checked Nov 9, 2026. Quotes come from each program's own page. Clinics: send updates to hello@potomacpack.com.

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