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Spay/Neuter Resources
Why Spay and Neuter?
Peace of Mind. Male animals will be better behaved as they will not have the desire to seek out females or fight with other males over territory. Females won't roam for "affection." The males will lose the desire to mark their territory -- certainly an annoyance when indoors and dogs urinate or cats spray. Also, typically aggression problems can be curbed by altering an animal early.
Good Medicine. Altering your pet can lead to a healthier companion. Reproductive organs, when not used for breeding, can develop cancers and other reproductive disorders.
Responsible Care. One cat or dog whose babies have babies can be responsible for the birth of 50 to 200 additional animals in one year. And while everyone loves puppies and kittens, this country already has an overpopulation problem that has left homeless animals pouring out of shelters and humane organizations nationwide. Unfortunately, stray animals do not have a fighting chance and, if not hit by cars, they often die of starvation or from exposure to the elements.
Please spay and neuter. It is the right thing to do.
For low cost spay and neutering:
Note: some programs have financial-need tests, some will only accept ferals |
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Washington Animal Rescue League 71 Oglethorpe St, NW, Washington DC 20011 tel: (202) 726-CARE (2273) (medical center) fax: (202 )726-2536 email: warl@warl.org low-cost medical care on appointment and emergency basis to those qualifying as low-income within the Washington Metropolitan area. |
Capital Area Mobile Spay Neuter Clinic 1204 South Cleveland Street Arlington, VA 22204 tel: (703) 486-0303 fax: (703) 920-1696 |
Spay Inc. PO Box 3240 Arlington, VA 22203 tel: (703) 522-7920, (703) 521-2677 |
Feral Cat Program Spay/Neuter Clinic 703-538-1921 |
Animal Advocates of Howard County P.O. Box 294 Lisbon, MD 21765. tel: (410)880-2488 email: aadvocates@hotmail.com |
Spay, Inc. |
Low Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic |
Feral Cat Program Spay/Neuter Clinic Metro Ferals, Inc. P.O. Box 7504 Arlington, VA 22207 tel: (703) 528-7782 |
Animal Advocates of Howard County P.O. Box 294 Lisbon, MD 21765. tel: (410)880-2488 email: aadvocates@hotmail.com |
SPCA/HS of PG County Spay/Neuter Clinic 8210 D'Arcy Road Forestville, MD 20747301-324-0807 301-324-0807 (appointment; call will be returned next business day) email: clinic@pgspca.org Business Hours Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday 7:30am to 5:30pm ; Also low cost shot clinics the 3rd Sunday of every month. |
Petworth Animal Hospital Georgia Avenue, Washington, DC tel: (202) 723-7142 |
Turkey Foot Veterinary Clinic 14426 Turkey Foot Road North Potomac, MD 20878 tel: (301)921-8382 Works with feral cat spay/neuter first and third Sundays of the month |
Virginia Kincheloe Spay/Neuter Clinic 452 TV Drive Fredericksburg Va. 22408 (540) 834-0080 (by appointment only) http://www.lionheartsinc.com/clinic.htm |
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More Remote Spay/Neuter Resources |
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Bedford Humane Society, 540-586-6100, bhswebst@aol.com |
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For more information about low cost neutering please contact our administrative offices.
703-385-PETS