To help reduce pet overpopulation while supporting responsible pet ownership, Harris County Pets is expanding low-cost spay and neuter services with appointments available every Tuesday and Thursday throughout February.
What you need to know
Starting Feb. 3, Harris County Pets—the open-admission animal shelter for unincorporated Harris County—is offering spay and neuter surgeries for $40 per pet performed by licensed veterinarians, per a Feb. 2 news release.
In observance of Spay and Neuter Awareness Month and Responsible Pet Owners Month, HCP will serve up to 20 dogs and cats each date.
“At Harris County Pets, prevention is one of the most powerful tools we have to save lives,” said Corey Steele, director of HCP and the Veterinary Public Health Division at Harris County Public Health.
The details
Per the release, demand for these services are high, and appointments are required and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Pet owners can schedule online at www.countypets.com/clinic for the following dates:
- Feb. 5
- Feb. 10
- Feb. 12
- Feb. 17
- Feb. 19
- Feb. 23
- Feb. 24
- Feb. 26
“By offering affordable spay and neuter services, we’re helping families keep their pets healthy, while also reducing the number of unwanted litters that too often end up in shelters,” Steele said. “These simple procedures make a lasting difference for pets and for our entire community.”
