LOW COST SPAY / NEUTER PROGRAM
SNKC works closely with private practice veterinarians dedicated to the concept of providing low-cost spay and neuter services for those with financial need. SNKC does not provide subsidized surgery to those who can readily afford such services, nor does it expect private veterinarians to provide services free of charge. SNKC raises funds to pay private veterinarians for surgery for pet owners who otherwise could not afford to have their pets neutered.
Spay and Neuter Kansas City offers spay and neuter services through various clinics.
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Participating Veterinary Clinics
These clinics have the ability to offer comprehensive health care for your pet to ensure long term health and happiness for your loved one.
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M.A.S.H Clinics
Once a month, SNKC hosts a large high volume spay and neuter clinic. These clinics are staffed with local particpating Veterinarians, Students and Faculty from the University of Missouri Columbia and dedicated and trained staff and volunteers. These clinics have the capacity and support to provide over 100 spay and neuters in one day. The clinics are intended for pet owners who cannot otherwise afford these services.
(This program is intended for those who could not otherwise afford these services! We have the right to refuse services if we feel you can afford these services from your regular veterinarian. You may be required to show proof of financial need to particpate in our program. If you can afford to have your pet vaccinated and or spayed or neutered, please call your veterinarian for these services)
Some restrictions may apply....please call 816-353-0940 to find out if you qualify. Financial Assistance Is Available! Pending funding availability, no one is turned away for their inability to pay
- We can spay and neuter animals as early as 8 weeks old or 2lbs
- Appointments can be made within a few days with our participating clinics or monthly at our MASH clinics.
- Animals over the age of 8 years old may need pre-surgical blood work and a pre-exam from our veterinarian.
- All animals go home same day of surgery.
- We depend on each persons honest and genuine need when determining financial assistance.
- We require all KCMO residence who participate in our program to purchase a city license!
It is mandatory for all Pit Bull's to be spayed and neutered that reside within the Kansas City, Missouri city limits. Special Pit Bull spay and neuter vouchers are available to Pit Bull owners who cannot afford to spay or neuter their dog.
Our Program Currently Offers:
- Low-cost spays and neuters
- Pit Bulls and Pit Bull mixes**
Pit Bull Resources and Information on Spay/Neuter
WHAT IS SPAYING AND NEUTERING?
Spaying (ovario-hysterectomy) is the surgical removal of the reproductive organs (ovaries, uterus, fallopian tubes) of the female animal. Neutering (orchectomy or castration) is the surgical removal of the reproductive glands (testes) of the male animal. The outer is left, only the testes are removed. Appearance depends upon the dog's age at the time of the surgery. Females and males should be spayed or neutered by 6 months of age. Currently some clinics are performing surgeries on animals as young as 8 weeks of age. As this procedure becomes more common, perhaps it will be available in all areas. Older animals can be done as long as they are in good health. All sterilization surgery is performed under general anesthesia by a licensed veterinarian.
Female dogs and cats can be spayed when in heat or pregnant. This can usually be done up until a few days before delivery. These surgeries can take longer, and can therefore cost more. Spaying before having a first litter or heat cycle is usually a simpler procedure. The heat cycle for dogs is once or twice a year starting as early as 6 months of age. Duration is 3 weeks. Heat cycles in cats start as early as 6 months and occur every 3-4 weeks during spring through early fall. The gestation period for both dogs and cats is 63 days. Female cats can become pregnant again as soon as 10 days after giving birth (while still nursing the first litter).
HEALTH BENEFITS OF SPAYING AND NEUTERING
Spayed animals no longer feel the need to roam to look for a mate. The result is that they stay home and have less chance of being involved in traumatic accidents such as being hit by a car. They also have a much lower incidence of contracting contagious diseases, and get into fewer fights.
In males, neutering decreases the chances of developing prostatic disease and hernias, and eliminates the chances of developing testicular cancer. It also reduces problems with territorial and sexual aggression, inappropriate urination (spraying) and other undesirable male behaviors.
In Females, spaying decreases the incidence of breast cancer (the rate goes down to almost zero if the spaying is done before the first heat cycle!). It eliminates the chance of developing a serious and potentially fatal infection of the uterus experienced by many mature unspayed animals (pyometra). Spay surgery also eliminates the heat cycle and associated mood swings and undesirable behaviors, messy spotting (in dogs) and the attraction of all available males to your yard.
ADDITIONAL SPAY/NEUTER PROGRAMS IN KANSAS CITY
Please call the clinics directly to schedule an appointment.
(Note that prices vary from clinic to clinic)
Spay & Neuter Kansas City
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PO Box 410303
Kansas City, MO 64141 |
816-353-0940
www.snkc.net |
The Humane Society of Greater Kansas City
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5445 Parallel
Kansas City, KS 66104 |
913-596-1000
www.hsgkc.org |
No More Homeless Pets in Kansas City |
PO Box 140202
Kansas City, MO 64114 |
816-333-PETS
www.nmhpkc.org |
Low Cost Spay / Neuter, Inc. |
816-765-5401 |
Clinic in
Grandview |
STOPP
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816-313-7729 |
Clinic in
Raytown |
PAWS |
816-252-2680 |
Financial
Assistance Program |
Heart of America Humane Society |
1-800-384-3143 |
Financial
Assistance Program |
Kansas & Missouri Statewide Spay and Neuter Programs |
