ARF Spay/Neuter Clinic

To help reduce the killing of thousands of animals each year due to dog and cat overpopulation in Contra Costa County, California, ARF has opened its clinic’s doors to community members for low-cost spay and neuter surgeries.

At ARF’s clinic, caring and experienced veterinarians and animal health technicians use state-of-the-art equipment to provide veterinary care, using the highest medical standards.

Hours: Thursdays 7:30 a.m. - 8 a.m. Drop-off, same day
4 p.m. - 5 p.m. pick-up

Clinic phone (for appointments):
Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. - (925) 296-3105

All services are provided by appointment only - NO DROP IN SERVICE AVAILABLE

Once you have an appointment scheduled, you can download the Patient Information Form and complete it prior to arrival for your appointment in order to save time.

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Prices	Female (Spay)	Male (Neuter)
Dogs under 20 lbs	$85	$55
Dogs 20 - 50 lbs	$105	$75
Dogs over 50 lbs	$135	$95

Cats	$55	$35
Additional charges may apply for an animal in heat or that is a larger size.

In case you're not sure….

SPAY: (Ovario-hysterectomy) Removal of the ovaries, uterus and fallopian tubes in the female animals.

NEUTER: (Castration) Removal of the testicles in male animals.

Why Spay or Neuter an Animal?

Spaying or neutering your pet can help it live a longer, healthier life. Research has proved that spayed or neutered pets are less likely to develop reproductive-related health problems such as ovarian and testicular cancer. In fact, many believe that the earlier in life that a dog or cat is altered, the better.
Without the urge to mate, your companion animal is more likely to focus on you which will give you a closer bond with your best friend.
Pets who get out and look for a mate faces the dangers of getting hit by a car, getting in to a fight with another animal and being exposed to a disease from another animal.
Spaying or neutering your pet also helps to eliminate the pet overpopulation problem. We are making progress. Nationwide, the annual kill rate has dropped from 23 million in 1970 to 4.2 million today.
Even if you can place all of the puppies or kittens that your pet may have, you cannot guarantee that those animals won't reproduce.
Another benefit to having your dog or cat spayed or neutered is that most animal control agencies offer reduced licensing fees for altered pets.
Spaying or neutering your pet is affordable! ARF offers low-cost spay and neuter surgeries at the ARF Clinic.

Pre and Post-Operative Requirements

Animals should be under control at all times, either on a leash or in a carrier box.
Appointments are necessary for all services.
All dogs and cats must have a current distemper combo and rabies vaccination within one year. These vaccinations may be given at the clinic at the time of the pre-operative exam. If your pet has received the vaccinations from another veterinarian, you must present certification of this before surgery.
All fees must be paid at the time of the pre-operative exam.
Food must be withheld for at least 12 hours before bringing your pet in for surgery. This is necessary to prevent the inhalation of vomit while under anesthesia.
You must deliver and pick up your pet the times specified.

Animal Eligibility Requirements

Healthy male dogs 2 months to 5 years, female dogs 12 weeks to 5 years and cats 2 months and at least 2 lbs. to 5 years are eligible for the clinic's services. Older animals are examined on a case by case basis.
Dogs or cats must not have any signs of disease.
Dogs and cats must have a current rabies vaccination.
Dogs and cats must have a current distemper combo vaccination within one year.
The clinic veterinarian may disqualify any animal if, in his/her opinion, the animal is not medically sound for surgery.