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SPAYGEORGIA
SpayGeorgia provides financial assistance to enable pet owners to purchase spay or neuter services. Veterinarians participating in our program offer a reduced spay or neuter fee to individuals receiving SpayGeorgia’s assistance. The final cost to the pet owner is reduced because of the combined financial assistance and reduced vet fees.
Pet owners purchase certificates directly from SpayGeorgia. Participating veterinarians redeem these certificates. All financial transactions are between the consumer and SpayGeorgia. Certificates are honored for six months.
SpayGeorgia is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Approximately 85% of donated money goes directly to spay/neutering. Restricted donations are accepted. Our annual financial report is available upon request.
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Years of Saving Lives
4,981
Surgeries in 2023
135,00+
Certificates Issued
LOW-COST SPAY/NEUTER CERTIFICATES
SpayGeorgia provides financial assistance to enable pet owners to purchase spay or neuter services. Veterinarians participating in our program offer a reduced spay or neuter fee to individuals receiving SpayGeorgia’s assistance. The final cost to the pet owner is reduced because of the combined financial assistance and reduced vet fees.
SpayGeorgia needs YOUR help to reduce the number of dogs and cats destroyed each day!
WHY SPAY/NEUTER?
Pet overpopulation means destroying thousands of dogs and cats each year. Too many puppies and kittens—not enough homes. In metro Atlanta alone, approximately 166 dogs and cats are destroyed each day at local shelters. We can only estimate the number of other homeless animals that die of starvation, disease, or on our streets.
IMPROVE YOUR PET'S HEALTH
Neutering a male cat or dog by six months of age prevents testicular cancer, prostate disease, and hernias.
- Spaying a female cat or dog prevents pyometra (an infected uterus) and breast cancer. Having this done before the first heat offers the best protection from these diseases. Breast cancer is fatal in about 50% of female dogs and 90% of female cats. With an older, seriously ill animal, anesthesia and surgery are complicated and costly.
REDUCE EXPENSES
Owners of unspayed female cats and dogs must care for mothers who have difficult pregnancies and should start the kittens’ or puppies’ shots.
- In many locations, owners of spayed or neutered cats and dogs receive a discount on local licensing fees. Spaying a female cat or dog prevents pyometra (an infected uterus) and breast cancer. Having this done before the first heat offers the best protection from these diseases. Breast cancer is fatal in about 50% of female dogs and 90% of female cats. With an older, seriously ill animal, anesthesia and surgery are complicated and costly.
IMPROVE YOUR PET'S BEHAVIOR
In female cats and dogs, spaying eliminates “heat” periods, which include bloody discharges in dogs and frantic pacing and wailing in both dogs and cats.
- Spaying a female cat or dog prevents pyometra (an infected uterus) and breast cancer. Having this done before the first heat offers the best protection from these diseases. Breast cancer is fatal in about 50% of female dogs and 90% of female cats. With an older, seriously ill animal, anesthesia and surgery are complicated and costly.
IMPROVE THE COMMUNITY
Homeless animals in neighborhood yards pass diseases, spread fleas and flea eggs, fight and mate loudly in the middle of the night, turn over trash cans, and otherwise disrupt quiet community life.
- Tax dollars are needlessly spent on euthanasia and other controls intended to eliminate these problems.
PET OVERPOPULATION
70,000
Approximately 70,000 puppies and kittens are born in the U.S. each day.
25,000,000
An estimated 25 million of these dogs and cats are left homeless each year.
17,000,000
At least 17 million dogs and cats are destroyed yearly in shelters.
11,000,000
An estimated 7 to 11 million die a painful death from starvation, disease, traps, exposure, and at the wheels of motor vehicles.
LOW-COST SPAY/NEUTER CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
This program is intended for people who need partial financial assistance in order to have their pets spayed or neutered. While SpayGeorgia is a low-cost program, it is not a free program.
1. REQUEST CERTIFICATE INFORMATION PACKET
Click here to submit your request for SpayGeorgia’s low-cost spay/neuter information packet.
If you do not have email, please call us at 800-706-7081 and leave your name and address, and we will send the packet to you via U.S. Mail.
2. RECEIVE INFORMATION
We will email you the information packet containing our guidelines, certificate prices, participating vets, and an order form. If the information is not in your inbox, please check your spam folder.
Each low-cost spay/neuter certificate covers the cost of routine spay/neuter surgery, including preparation for surgery, anesthesia, the spay/neuter procedure, routine hospitalization as required, and removal of stitches if necessary.
Vaccinations, testing for diseases, deworming, and all other medical procedures are not covered by the Certificate. You are responsible for payment for these services.
3. ORDER SPAY/NEUTER CERTIFICATE
Complete the order form and return it to SpayGeorgia along with your payment. The cost is included in your information packet. Please consider donating $3.00 to cover the cost of postage and handling for your certificate.
Unfortunately, we can NOT issue the low-cost spay/neuter certificates online.
4. USE CERTIFICATE
You will receive your low-cost certificate, which you can redeem at any participating veterinary clinic that is included in your information packet.
Most vet clinics require vaccinations to be current in order to spay or neuter pets; check on requirements and prices at the selected vet clinic before you make an appointment.
REQUEST A CERTIFICATE INFORMATION PACKET
SpayGeorgia’s low-cost spay/neuter certificate covers the cost of routine spay/neuter surgery, including preparation for surgery, anesthesia, the spay/neuter procedure, routine hospitalization as required, and removal of stitches if necessary.
QUESTIONS
FAQ
Q: IS THE SPAY/NEUTER CERTIFICATE FREE?
A: No, while SpayGeorgia is a low-cost program, it is not a free program.
Q: HOW DOES SPAYGEORGIA'S SPAY/NEUTER PROGRAM WORK?
A: More than 110 veterinary clinics in Georgia have generously agreed to provide spaying and neutering services at a substantially reduced cost.
The end result is that pet rescuers and caretakers who need financial assistance can have their pets spayed or neutered for about half of the normal cost.
Q: WHO CAN OBTAIN A LOW-COST SPAY/NEUTER CERTIFICATE?
A: Anyone who needs financial assistance in order to spay or neuter their pets can purchase up to six certificates in a six-month period.
The number of certificates that are available is limited because of limited SpayGeorgia funds.
No screening procedures are required to obtain a low-cost certificate from SpayGeorgia.
Q: DOES SPAYGEORGIA OFFER FOSTER CARE?
A: We cannot accept animals for foster care; we are not a humane society.
SpayGeorgia is not associated with any Humane Societies or Animal Shelters, we do offer low-cost spay/neuter certificates, and our humane education volunteers teach both children and adults the importance of kindness to animals and responsible pet care.
Q: ARE DONATIONS TAX DEDUCTIBLE?
A: All contributions are tax deductible. SpayGeorgia is a 501c3 non-profit organization. Approximately 85% of donated money goes directly to spay/neutering. Restricted donations are accepted. Our annual financial report is available upon request.
Q: HOW CAN I HELP?
A: You can help us by…
1) Spreading the word about the importance of spaying and neutering. Referring anyone needing a low cost option to us.
2) Making a tax deductible donation.
3) Becoming a member of SpayGeorgia.
4) Referring interested veterinarians to SpayGeorgia.
MAKE A DONATION
Widespread spaying/neutering can significantly reduce the number of homeless animals. This is a humane alternative to the “impound and destroy” system used by animal control agencies.
SpayGeorgia depends entirely on membership fees, donations, and fundraising events to support our programs. We do not receive monies from any group or government agency.
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SPAYGEORGIA SHOP
100% of the profits from the sale of our items supports SpayGeorgia’s low-cost spay/neuter certificates.