Low-Cost Spay and Neuter/TNR Services Availability in California

Please Take a Survey on Low Cost Spay-Neuter Availability in Your Area.

California’s pet overpopulation crisis is at a breaking point. With the highest municipal shelter euthanasia rate  with an average of 17% over three years—twice the national rate and highest homeless animal population in the U.S.

Low-cost spay/neuter services are a critical factor in controlling pet overpopulation in our state. With limited access to affordable sterilization, more animals are being born, contributing to the overcrowding of shelters and rescues, many of which are already beyond capacity. 

As a result, countless pets face abandonment, neglect, or euthanasia due to the lack of space and resources. Despite the growing crisis, affordable spay/neuter services remain inaccessible or insufficient in many areas in California, leaving pet owners and rescuers without viable options. 

To better understand the availability and challenges of low-cost spay/neuter services, we are conducting a short survey. Your input will help identify gaps and strengthen advocacy efforts for increased funding and accessibility. Please take a moment to share your experience—it can make a real difference for animals in need.

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2. Are you filling out this survey as a:
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3. Are low-cost or free Pets Spay-Neuter/TNR ( Trap, Neuter, Release) services available in your City/County?
4. Please Rate if you are satisfied with the availability of low-cost Spay-Neuter/TNR services in your area? ( 1 being LOW, 5 being HIGH)
5. Has access to low-cost Spay-Neuter/TNR services gotten worse lately?
6. Is there a municipally funded low-cost Spay-Neuter/TNR ( Trap, Neuter, Release) clinic in your area?
Please Add the Name of Shelter(S), if know
7. Is there a privately run low-cost Spay-Neuter/TNR clinic in your area?
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8. Where are these Private services offered? (Select all that apply)
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9. How long is the typical wait time for a Spay-Neuter/TNR appointment?
10. What are the typical costs for Spay-Neuter/TNR services in your area?
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11. If cost is a barrier, what amount would make Spay-Neuter/TNR more accessible for you or your organization?
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12. Have you or someone you know been unable to access Spay-Neuter/TNR services due to any of the following barriers? (Select all that apply)
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13. Rate your access to low-cost Spay- Neuter/TNR services in your area:
14. Do you believe that lack of affordable Spay-Neuter/TNR services is a Single Most important driver to Pets Overpopulation:
15. Would you be willing to sign a petition or contact legislators to support increased funding for these services?
16. Please send a direct message to your legislator urging them To support California Spay-Neuter Fund Budget Line:

State Budget
Request to
Establish a CA
Spay Neuter
Fund

17. Please Sign the Petition (over 500 Californians already Signed) : Establish a Long Overdue California Spay Neuter Fund!:

Establish a
Long Overdue
California
Spay Neuter
Fund!

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