Spaying or neutering your pet is extremely important, not only to fight pet overpopulation, but also for your pet's health. Spaying and neutering greatly reduces or eliminates the risk of several types of cancer and can help prevent unwanted behaviors such as spraying, fighting and roaming. 
Below please find information regarding some low-cost spay/neuter and vaccination opportunities in our area.*
East Coast Spay/Neuter Clinic
918 Hazelwood Road
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 929-9449
Low Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic
Jersey Shore Animal Center, in conjunction with the Ocean County Animal Facility and their Volunteer Auxiliary and the Ocean County Health Department is sponsoring a series of low cost spay/neuter clinics. The next clinic will be held on Monday, July 28th, 2008. The cost per cat, male or female, is $30 each, and the cost per dog is $45. There is a limit of two pets per household and a weight limit for dogs of approximately 40 pounds (please call for additional information). Registration for the clinic is required and applicants must qualify for participation based upon household income. Income verification is necessary, however no pay stub is required if an applicant has proof of any public assistance, such as PAAD, Family Care, U.S. Food Stamps, WIC, the federal school lunch program or other entitlement program. Rabies vaccinations will be included and dissolvable stitches will be used for the spay/neuter surgery. Please call (732) 657-8086 for additional information or to register.
Monmouth County SPCA Spay/Neuter Clinic
260 Wall Street
Eatontown, NJ 07724
(732) 542-3125
New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services
Pet Overpopulation Control Fund
P.O. Box 360
Trenton, NJ 08625
(609) 292-7837
Spay/neuter surgery costs $20 each for pets adopted through non-profit animal adoption services, government and municipal pounds and animal shelters, etc. Call or visit http://www.state.nj.us/health/cd/spayneut.htm for more information.
Friends of Animals
Low cost spaying and neutering certificates may be purchased online at:
http://www.friendsofanimals.org/programs/spay-neuter/index.html or by calling 1-800-321-7387 and requesting an application. Please check the Friends of Animals website to locate participating veterinarians in the area.
Spay/USA
Low cost spaying and neutering certificates may be purchased online at: http://www.spayusa.org/ or by calling toll-free (800) 248-7729 from 9AM to 4:30PM EST. Please check the Spay/USA wesite to locate participating veterinarians in the area.
Luv My Pet - Low-cost Vaccination Service
Vaccination services are held at Petco stores on Saturdays and Sundays. Please check www.luvmypet.com or call (732) 745-1005 for a current schedule. Luv My Pet provides a wide range of low cost services including vaccinations, heartworm testing and preventative, feline leukemia and FIV testing, deworming, fecal testing and microchipping.
Upcoming Local Clinics (please call to confirm):
Petco Toms River - 1335 Hooper Ave - (732) 473-9818
Sunday, July 20th, 2008 - 10AM to 12PM
Sunday, July 27th, 2008 - 10AM to 12PM
Sunday, August 3rd, 2008 - 10AM to 12PM
Sunday, August 10th, 2008 - 10AM to 12PM
Petco Howell - 4755 US Hwy 9 - (732) 942-7364
Sunday, July 20th, 2008 - 2:30PM to 4:30PM
Sunday, August 3rd, 2008 - 2:30PM to 4:30PM
Petco Freehold - 4345 US Route 9 - (732) 866-0517
Sunday, August 3rd, 2008 - 10AM to 12PM
Petco Eatontown - 303 Highway 35 North - (732) 389-4798
Sunday, August 3rd, 2008 - 2PM to 4PM
Monmouth County SPCA Vaccine Clinic
260 Wall Street
Eatontown, NJ 07724
(732) 542-3125
Monmouth County SPCA holds a no-exam Vaccine Clinic for cats and dogs every Friday from 1-3PM, no appointment needed. Low cost services available include rabies and distemper vaccines, heartworm testing, FELV/FIV testing and microchipping.
Ocean County Health Department - Free Rabies Clinics
Free rabies vaccination clinics are offered for healthy dogs and cats with a minimum age requirement of 3 months. If your dog or cat has been previously vaccinated, you must bring proof of prior vaccination with you. Clinics are open to residents from any municipality.
None scheduled until November 2008
Free Rabies Clinics Held at Southern Ocean County Animal Facility (By appointment only)
Call (609) 978-0127 for an appointment
321 Hay Road, Manahawkin
11:00AM to 12:00PM - 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month
Free Rabies Clinics Held at Northern Ocean County Animal Facility (By appointment only)
Call (732) 657-8086 for an appointment
615 Freemont Avenue, Jackson
11:00AM to 12:00PM - 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month
*Provided for informational purposes only and does not imply endorsement or recommendation by JSAC. Dates and times subject to change without notice.