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The ASPCA currently offers free, high-quality spay/neuter for cats and dogs, including community cats, in the City of El Monte living within the zip codes 91731, 91732 and 91733, by appointment only. ASPCA Mobile Spay/Neuter Clinics are staffed with professionally trained, fully licensed veterinarians and technicians. Our teams follow the practices established by the Association of Shelter Veterinarians. ASPCA Mobile Spay/Neuter Clinics are located in the City of El Monte.
Eligibility: City of El Monte residents living within the zip codes 91731, 91732 and 91733
Not eligible? Search for a spay/neuter clinic near you on PetSmart Charities.
Location: Exact location will be provided via text message prior to appointment.
Hours: - Intake begins at 7:30 A.M. - prepare to wait approximately 1 hour to check in your pet.
- Discharge is same day, typically between 2:00 P.M. - 3:30 P.M. Our staff will tell you what time to return at check in.
Contact: Call 844-MY-ASPCA (692-7722) to inquire about an appointment. Call lines are open Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. PST.
Pricing: All spay/neuter services are fully subsidized if you meet the ASPCA’s eligibility criteria.
What to Bring:- Photo identification showing you are 18 years of age or older
- Proof of residence in one of the zip codes serviced by our clinic (this may be a utility bill or other piece of mail)
- Proof of Public Assistance (if applicable)
Additional Services Available: You have the option to receive additional medical services during your pet’s spay/neuter surgery. These services are not provided to animals who are NOT undergoing a spay/neuter surgery.
- Rabies vaccine (If your pet is up to date, please bring vaccine records with you)
- FVRCP vaccine for cats; DA2PPV vaccine for dogs
- Nail trim
- Small tattoo placed close to the incision site to indicate the animal is spayed/neutered
- E-collar (plastic pet cone to prevent your pet from licking their incision)
- Microchip
COVID-19 Safety Measures: In order to help us continue to serve pets in need, we ask that clients who have recently traveled to an area or country with high community level transmission of COVID-19, had any exposure to symptomatic or confirmed positive cases of COVID-19, are confirmed positive themselves, or are feeling ill, to please have another caregiver/family member bring your pet or wait until a later date.
FAQ
All animals will be examined by a veterinarian to determine if they appear healthy and can undergo surgery. The ASPCA Spay/Neuter mobile clinics generally accept:
- Healthy dogs and cats between the ages of eight weeks old and nine years old
- Puppies and kittens who are at least eight weeks old and weigh at least two lb.
- Female dogs and cats in heat
- Pregnant cats and dogs, depending on the health of the animal and term of pregnancy
The ASPCA Spay/Neuter mobile clinics will NOT accept:
- Ferrets, hamsters, rabbits or any species of animal who are not a cat or dog
- Unhealthy animals or those with contagious illnesses (animals should not be coughing or sneezing, and should not have watery eyes, runny noses, or any other signs of illness)
- Doberman Pinschers without proof of a normal blood work test for Von Willebrand factor, a blood clotting protein
- Community cats in traps
Certain animals may be accepted on a case-by-case basis, depending on the outcome of the veterinary examination:
- Female dogs and cats who are nursing puppies and kittens (it is ideal to wait to spay a mother until one month after she weans her litter)
- Male animals with only one testicle
- Short-nosed (brachycephalic) breeds, such as Bulldogs, Pugs or Persian cats
The ASPCA encourages El Monte residents to spay/neuter all household cats and dogs. Residents are welcome to schedule an appointment for all cats and dogs living in their household, however, due to high demand for our services, a policy of two pets maximum per household per clinic day may be applied.
- Animals younger than four months old should eat a small meal at about 6:00 A.M. on the morning of surgery
- Animals older than four months should have food removed at midnight prior to surgery
- Always allow your pet access to fresh water; do not withhold water at any time
- Bring cats in carriers; only one cat per carrier, if possible
- Bring dogs on leashes
- If you do not have a leash or carrier, please leave your pet in the car and request one from our greeter