Spaying & Neutering Pets

Spaying and neutering our animal friends is important and necessary for many reasons. More than 4,500 dogs and cats continue to arrive at Peoria County Animal Protection Services (PCAPS) each year - most due to a lack of good homes. By spaying and neuter our pets, we can help stop the pet overpopulation crisis and reduce the number of animals euthanized in Peoria County each year. Spayed and neutered pets live longer, healthier, and happier lives than those who are not altered. Do the best for your pet and have him/her spayed or neutered today. Contact your veterinarian for more information about the surgery and health benefits to your animal.

PCAPS LOW COST SPAY AND NEUTER PROGRAMS ARE NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE  

PCAPS maintains a contract with the local Peoria County Veterinary Medical Association for spay/neuter services. Unfortunately, due to staffing shortages in the local veterinary community, these services are not currently available.    We recognize the importance of spay/neuter and the role of low cost spay/neuter programs as a solution to the pet overpopulation problem.  We are working to restore these programs as quickly as possible.  

Low Cost Spay or Neuter for Cats - Temporarily, Not Available

Have your cat spayed or neutered with our Low Cost Spay/Neuter Program! This program allows Peoria County residents to pay what they can afford for their cat’s spay/neuter surgery. Our goal is to help make the surgery more affordable for Peoria County pet owners in order to help stop the overpopulation of cats in our community.

To participate, you will need:

  • Identification that shows you live in Peoria County.
  • A signed surgical consent form obtained from PCAPS.
  • The ability to transport your pet to and from the clinic where surgery will be done.
  • Pay what you can afford for your cat’s spay/neuter surgery.

Low Cost Spay or Neuter for Pit Bulls - Temporarily, Not Available

Have your Pit Bull spayed or neutered for whatever price you can afford! Peoria County Animal Protection Services will spay or neuter the Pit Bull or Pit Bull Mix of any Peoria County resident through a special fund established by the Peoria County Board. If you have a Pit Bull or Pit Bull Mix that needs to be sterilized, call PCAPS at 309-672-2440 for more information. 

To participate in this program, you will need:

  • Identification that shows you live in Peoria County.
  • A current rabies vaccination for the dog being spayed or neutered.
  • A signed surgical consent form obtained from PCAPS.
  • The ability to transport your pet to and from PCAPS.
Brown and white pitbull puppy

Income Based Low Cost Spay or Neuter Program for All Breeds - Temporarily, Not Available

The Peoria Humane Society and the Peoria County Veterinary Medical Association sponsor a low-cost spay/neuter program for income-eligible pet owners who live in Peoria County. To receive assistance, you must meet income guidelines. If approved, a pet owner will pay $68 for the spay or neuter of their dog, the dog’s rabies vaccination, and the rabies tag. Applications are accepted at PCAPS. For more information, please call the shelter at 309-672-2440.

Take advantage of these valuable programs and help prevent unwanted animals in our community! Call PCAPS today at 309-672-2440 for more information.

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