City of Albuquerque Animal Welfare Department Spay & Neuter Program
Spay and neuter
Free spay/neuter with basic exam, rabies and core vaccines, and microchip for low- and moderate-income households (e.g., up to $31,308 for 1 person, $64,308 for 4); owners must be 18+, show proof of address and income, and pets must be over 4 lbs and under 7 years.
How to reach them
Serves: Albuquerque and surrounding areas (separate signup for non-ABQ residents)
Emergency? Call your veterinarian or the nearest 24-hour emergency hospital now, and tell them if cost is a barrier. Emergency signs and poison hotlines
Before you go
Ask about current prices, waitlists, eligibility, vaccine requirements and how to prepare your pet for surgery.
More help in New Mexico
Other spay and neuter options:
- San Juan Animal League - Free and Affordable Spay/Neuter · San Juan County / Four Corners
- Spay Taos · Taos / northern New Mexico (El Prado clinic)
Other kinds of help nearby: Lower-cost vet care (2) · Help paying a vet bill (2) · Pet food (2) · End of life (1) · Find a vet (1)
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