Spay and Neuter
San Diego Humane Society offers low-cost spay and neuter services to qualified individuals in the San Diego region. To qualify for spay and neuter services, individuals must be receiving government assistance or active-duty military (proof of service required).
Spay Neuter Services on Hold
Spay and neuter services for both San Diego and Escondido Campuses are currently on hold.
We hope to resume in August. Please check back.
See the Additional Resources section below for alternative agencies and veterinary hospitals.
Spay and neuter services are currently offered to qualified individuals at our Escondido and San Diego Campuses by appointment only. Appointments are available up to 10 days in advance and fill up very quickly. New appointments are added on Wednesdays for the upcoming Tuesday through Saturday. Check the available appointments on Wednesdays for new openings.
Schedule Appointment in San Diego
Schedule Appointment in Escondido
Spay/Neuter Fees
- Dog spay $110
- Dog neuter $90
- Cat spay $65
- Cat neuter $45
Additional Services Available During Surgery Appointment
- $12 DAPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvovirus, Parainfluenza)
- $12 FVRCP (Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, Panleukopenia)
- $12 Rabies. For all dogs over 3 months of age, a current rabies vaccination is required, or the vaccine will be administered on-site for $10 on the day of the surgery.
- $10 E-Collar. All pets will need to wear an e-collar for up to 10 days after the surgery. If you have an appropriately sized e-collar, please bring it to the appointment.
- $25 Microchip
- $15 Flea Treatment
Why Spay/Neuter?
Spay or neuter surgery provides benefits for you, your pet and your community.
- Behavior: Reduces roaming, aggression, spraying and marking.
- Health: Reduces the risk of cancer, increases lifespan.
- Community: Decreases pet overpopulation!
Additional Resources
- See our Voucher Program and Assistance with Veterinary Care page for information on assistance with Spay/Neuter.
- Download a PDF flyer of spay and neuter benefits
- Spay/Neuter FAQs and Myths
- Preguntas frecuentes sobre la esterilización y castración
- Veterinary Hospitals Providing Reduced-Fee Spay/Neuter Services
- Other Agencies Providing Reduced-Fee Spay/Neuter Services or Assistance
- Assistance with Veterinary Care (currently not accepting requests)
