Spay/Neuter Surgeries

We aim to make quality spay/neuter affordable to all clients. We have implemented tiered pricing to ensure care is accessible to everyone, regardless of financial circumstances. Reduced-rate pricing is available to owners who receive food stamps (SNAP/LINK), Social Security Disability (SSD/SSI), or VA disability benefits. If you are unable to afford our spay/neuter services, please inquire with the clinic office about additionally reduced pricing, especially if you are 55 years or older. 

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Kittens and puppies may be safely spayed or neutered at 8 weeks old and 2lbs. Cats and dogs may be spayed when in heat or pregnant. We recommend pre-operative bloodwork with your full-service veterinarian if your pet is 8 years old or older. 

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Pricing & Services for 2025: Click HERE for a full price list

​Regular Surgery Fees*

• Cats $70

• Female dogs <60lbs $250

• Female dogs 60-99lbs $275

• Female dogs 100+lbs $300

• Male dogs <60lbs $200

• Male dogs 60-99lbs $225

• Male dogs 100+lbs $250

• Brachycephalic dog breeds additional $50 (includes Boston terrier, English bulldog, French bulldog, Pug, and others)

 

Regular-Rate Vaccine Packages (available at time of spay/neuter)

• 1-year rabies, distemper, 1-year Sangamon County rabies tag $40

• 3-year rabies, distemper, 3-year Sangamon County rabies tag $70

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Reduced-Rate Surgery Fees*

• Cats $45

• Female dogs <60lbs $125

• Female dogs 60-99lbs $150

• Female dogs 100+lbs $175

• Male dogs <60lbs $100

• Male dogs 60-99lbs $125

• Male dogs 100+lbs $150

• Brachycephalic dog breeds additional $50 (includes Boston Terrier, English Bulldog, French Bulldog, Pug, and others)

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Reduced-Rate Vaccine Packages (available at time of spay/neuter)

• 1-year rabies, distemper, 1-year Sangamon County rabies tag $30

• 3-year rabies, distemper, 3-year Sangamon County rabies tag $60

 

To receive reduced-rate pricing, owners must bring proof of Food Stamps, SSD/SSI, or VA disability benefits and a matching photo ID to their pet's appointment.

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*Additional charges apply to cryptorchid males (retained testicle(s)), females with pyometra, and pets requiring umbilical hernia repair. Additional charges may apply to giant breed dogs, severely overweight/obese dogs, geriatric patients, and pets requiring additional medications or special handling.

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Outdoor-Only Feral and Community Cats**

Feral cats $30 (wild/unsocialized, unowned outdoor cats; package includes vaccines and ear tip)

• • Feral cats must come to the clinic in a live release trap.

  • Walk-ins accepted. Visit our feral cat page for more info. ​

• Community cats $40 (friendly, unowned outdoor cats; package includes vaccines and ear tip)

  • Community cats may come to the clinic in a carrier.​

  • Appointments required. 

**Please call our office if you are unable to afford spay/neuter for outdoor cats you are caring for.

 

Payment is due at check-in. We accept cash and all major credit/debit cards. (We cannot process Care Credit.)

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Other Services (available at time of spay/neuter)

Microchip $15

Nail trim $5

E-collar, cat/small $5

E-collar, dog/medium-large $10

Canine heartworm test $15

Flea & ear mite treatment for cats $5

Flea & tick treatment for dogs $10

Dewormer for cats $5

Dewormer for dogs $10-15

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Drop-off & Pick-up Times

Please be prompt for all appointments times. We may assess a $25 boarding fee for late arrivals.

 

Drop-off is Monday-Friday from 8:00-8:30am.

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Pick-up times

• Monday-Thursday appointments: 7:30am the morning following surgery

• Friday appointments: 4:00pm the same day of surgery 

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Pre-operative Instructions ​

Kittens and puppies under 4 months old

• Feed a small meal the morning of surgery.

• Kittens and puppies should NOT have food withheld before surgery or they risk dangerously low blood sugar. 

• Give water as usual. 

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Dogs over 4 months old

• No food after midnight.

• Give water as usual.

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Cats over 4 months old

• Feed as usual. Do not withhold food prior to surgery. 

• Give water as usual. 

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When you arrive at the clinic

• Bring all cats in a clean and secure plastic carrier. We are not responsible for animals who get loose or are lost due to unsafe or inadequate carriers.

• If you do not have cat carrier, you may purchase a cardboard carrier for $5. 

• Feral cats strongly preferred in live traps.

• Leave your dog in the car when you arrive and come check-in at the clinic lobby. Clinic staff will direct you when to bring your dog indoors. 

• Please bring all dogs on a leash or in a small carrier. 

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Vaccines

Our veterinarians strongly recommend that your pet's vaccines (rabies, distemper, bordetella for dogs) are up-to-date when coming for surgery. Rabies vaccines are required for all pets and are available for $15 at the time of surgery. If your pet's rabies vaccine is up-to-date, please bring proof of that vaccine to your appointment. APL cannot be held responsible for contagious diseases for which your pet was not previously properly vaccinated. 

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Certain medical conditions may affect your pet's fitness for surgery. Please call or email us if your pet has any of the following conditions: 

• retained testicle (cryptorchid)

• heart murmur

• previous abdominal surgery

• history of seizures

• is currently nursing a litter

• significantly overweight

• is taking any medications, especially steroids or pain medications

• any other pre-existing medical conditions

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Post-operative Instructions

For a full list of post-operative instructions click HERE. ​APL will treat at our clinic, at minimal cost, any post-operative complications resulting directly from the surgery if post-operative instructions have been followed in full. Your regular veterinarian must address illnesses or injuries that are not a direct result of surgery. Please call for an appointment as soon as you see cause for concern: 217-789-7729.​

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