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Spay-Neuter Resources in New Mexico

Low-Cost and No-Cost Programs

Animal Protection of New Mexico compiled the following list of low-cost and free spay-neuter programs in 2009/2010.  Certain restrictions or program changes may apply, so please contact the sponsors directly for the most current information.  Please check with your local veterinarians, humane society, animal shelter or animal control office to inquire about other options in your community that may be available.  Click here to inform us of any necessary updates. 


 

 

BERNALILLO COUNTY
     
Albuquerque Animal Care Center
East:  8920 Lomas Boulevard NE
Albuquerque, NM 87112
West: 11800 Sunset Gardens SW
Albuquerque, NM 87121
Tel: Dial 311 or (505) 768-1975
Lost and Found: (505) 768-2000
Administrative Office: (505) 764-1126
www.cabq.gov/pets
Free spay/neuter for dogs and cats is available to qualified low-income residents and seniors over 65.  Services are currently available at the west side shelter location, and scheduled to be available at the east side shelter by May 2010.
Alliance for Albuquerque Animals
Debbra Colman
6701 Guadalupe Trail NW
Albuquerque, NM 87107
Tel: (505) 350-7357 or (505) 344-7387
E-mail:
www.allianceforabqanimals.org
Free spay/neuter for dogs and cats is available to low-income households only in zip codes 87105 and 87122. Program targets 3 breeds: Pit Bulls, Rottweilers, and Chows. 
Animal Humane/New Mexico
Kathy Pierce, Clinic Manager

615 Virginia SE
Albuquerque, NM 87108
Tel: (505) 255-5523
Fax: (505) 265-6470
E-mail:
www.animalhumanenm.org

3 spay/neuter programs available. All information is on website, including clinic days and prices:
1) Spay/neuter for low to median income dog or cat owners.
2) Bern Co Blitz, spays for female cats 1 year or younger.
3) Low-cost spay/neuter programs for feral cats.

Bernalillo County Animal Care Services
Becky Darrow, Director
Mailing address: PO Box 12156
Albuquerque, NM 87195
Physical address: 1136 Gatewood SW
Albuquerque, NM 87105
Tel: (505) 314-0280 (Nicole Rivera)
Fax: (505) 873-6709
E-mail:
SNAP or spay/neuter assistance program is available to qualified low-income residents of Bernalillo County. 2 pets per household.  Dogs and cats only.
Community Assistance Program (CAP)
A program of Bro and Tracy Animal Welfare, Inc.
Victoria Murphy, Program Manager
1911 Old Route 66
PO Box 1412
Edgewood, NM 87015
Tel: (505) 286-4518 ext. 212
Fax: (505) 286-4519
www.edgewood-nm.gov
Financial assistance or low-cost spay/neuter available to qualified low-income persons (those receiving government assistance such as Medicaid, Social Security disability, veterans, etc.) Applications may be obtained at physical address or on website under animal control.  Surgeries performed Monday through Saturday. $35 for cats, $65 for dogs.
Friends of Estancia Valley Animals
Mike or Debbie Hoy
PO Box 542
Edgewood, NM 87015
Tel: (505) 281-3475
E-mail:

Program offers low-cost spay/neuter for dogs and cats to residents of the Estancia Valley basin:  Edgewood, Stanley, Moriarty, Estancia, Tajique, Mountainair and eastern Bernalillo County.  No income restrictions.  Two veterinarians in Edgewood participate.  Client pays $30 for cats, $60 for dogs.  Call or email for full details.
     
     
Street Cat Companions
(A program of NM Animal Friends)
Donna Bradley
2917 Carlisle NE, Suite 212
Albuquerque, NM 87110
Tel: (505) 881-7297
E-mail:
www.animalhumanenm.org
www.nmaf.org
Feral cat low-cost spay/neuter program in partnership with Animal Humane New Mexico's clinic. $15 for spay or neuter.  For more information about the entire Trap/Neuter/Return program, please call or visit the website. Also serves Edgewood, Estancia, East Mountain area and Valencia County.
     
     
   
CHAVES COUNTY
     
Animal Welfare Alliance
Jo McInerney, President
927 W. McGaffey
PO Box 2762
Roswell, NM  88202
Tel: (575) 317-7439 or 575-622-9120
E-mail:
www.AnimalWelfareAlliance.org
Dog and cat spay/neuter program open to all. $70 for dogs, $25 for cats.  Includes health exam. Surgeries 3 days per month; check website for schedule.
     
     
   
CIBOLA COUNTY
     
Grants/Cibola County Animal Control
722 Sakelares Blvd.
Grants, NM 87020
Tel: (505) 285-4012
Spay/neuter vouchers for dogs and cats available to all residents of the City of Grants.
     
   
COLFAX COUNTY
     
Cat Care Network of Colorado & New Mexico
Norma Lennon Wiggins, President
PO Box 1212
Raton, NM 87740
Tel: (575) 445-8756 
Alternate: (719) 859-4009 or (719) 859-3393
E-mail:
www.CatCareNetwork.org
Low-cost spay/neuter, cats only, available to qualified low-income persons. Contact for application form. Mobile clinics can be arranged.  3 veterinary locations: Small Animal Hospital in Angel Fire, Trinidad Animal Clinic (will also take NM clients) and High Horse Ranch Veterinary Clinic in Gardner, CO (will also take NM clients).
     
     
Raton Humane Society
PO Box 1321
Raton, NM 87740
Tel: (575) 445-9328 or (575) 447-9328
E-mail:
Website: petfinder.org/shelters/NM12.html
Low-cost spay/neuter available for dogs and cats - no income restriction for clients.  Serving Raton, Springer, Cimarron, Maxwell, Wagon Mound and Clayton areas. 
Two programs available:
1) Client pays half, Humane Society pays half.
2) On the first Saturday in May each year, $20 spay/neuter certificates may be purchased and used at any time.
     
   
CURRY COUNTY
     
Clovis Animal Welfare League
407 North Prince
Clovis, NM 88101
Tel: (575) 762-5008
E-mail:
www.spike.petfinder.com
Spay/neuter assistance available to low-income households and low-income seniors for dogs and cats.  Also, a mobile van offers spay/neuter services several times each year.  Donations encouraged. 
     
     

Sundance Ranch Feline Sanctuary
P.O. Box 5395
Clovis, NM 88102
Tel: (575) 985-0089
E-mail:
www.sundancesanctuary.org

 

Fix-a-Friend Spay/Neuter Program for felines.  Low-cost ($30-$65) for low-income (under $30,000) permanent residents of Curry and Roosevelt counties.  Application available on website or call for more information.

     
   
DOÑA ANA COUNTY
     
Animal Services Center of the Mesilla Valley
3551 Bataan Memorial West
Las Cruces, NM 88012
Tel: (575) 382-0018 or (575) 382-1087
Fax: (575) 373-2819
www.ascmv.org
Low-cost spay/neuter available to everyone, no income restrictions.   $25 for cats and $35 for dogs.  Please call for appointment.  Surgeries performed on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Spay & Neuter Action Program (SNAP)
Sherry Gara
365 Avenida de Mesilla
Las Cruces, NM  88005
Tel:  (575) 524-9265 or (575) 647-2137
Fax: (575) 524-1084
Low-cost spay/neuter available to verified low-income clients.  $25 for cats and $35 for dogs. Hardship assistance may be available, please call for more information. Located in Better Life Pet Food Store.  Volunteers available 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
     
   
EDDY COUNTY
     
Noah's Ark Animal Shelter
Angela Cary, Director
Thrift Store: 124 South Canyon Dr.
Shelter: 5217 Buena Vista Dr.
Carlsbad, NM 88220
Tel: (575) 885-9653 or (575) 885-5769
www.noahsarkshelter.org
Low-cost spay/neuter program for dogs and cats serves southern Eddy County, Carlsbad and Loving.  Spay/neuter certificates issued once a month at the thrift store. $10 donation is requested, but no one will be turned away.
     
     
Paws & Claws Humane Society
Moni Fuller, Animal Care Director
PO Box 807
512 N. Roselawn
Artesia, NM  88211
Tel: (575) 703-8479 or (575) 703-7297
E-mail:
At least 20 spay/neuter certificates are available each month for dogs and cats.
     
   
GRANT COUNTY & HIDALGO COUNTY
     
SNAP
Jerry & Mary Jane Friedler
PO Box 1958
Silver City, NM 88062
Tel: (575) 534-1296 or (575) 590-0540
E-mail:
Dog and cat spay/neuter assistance available to low-income persons in Grant and Hidalgo counties.  Surgeries performed at 4 veterinary clinics in Silver City. Clients must call to make arrangements and a co-pay is required.
     
   
LINCOLN COUNTY
     
PAW (Partnership for Animal Welfare)
PO Box 75
Alto, NM 88312
Tel: (575) 257-2555
E-mail:
$25 spay/neuter program for dogs and cats available year-round in Lincoln County and the Mescalero Apache Reservation.  Clients may use any veterinarian in Lincoln County.
     
   
LUNA COUNTY
     
Deming Animal Guardians
Pat Danser, Director
PO Box 1275
Deming, NM 88031
Tel: (575) 546-9711 or (575) 544-2209
E-mail:
Dog and cat spay/neuter program available to low-income persons, although all are encouraged to contact the organization. A small co-pay is requested.   Mobile van.
Deming/Luna County Humane Society
Sande Foster, President
2125 Oñate Road SE
PO Box 70
Deming, NM 88031
Tel: (575) 546-2024 or (575) 546-0526
Email:
Program offers low-income clients assistance with spay/neuter fees for dogs and cats. Income verification and 2 forms of identification required.  Voucher pays $50 toward cost of surgery.
     
   
OTERO COUNTY
     
Animal Rescue Mission, Inc.
Jean Schaefer, President
19 Acoma Avenue
Alamogordo, NM  88310
Tel: (575) 443-1613
www.animal-rescue-mission.com
Dog and cat spay/neuter assistance program for low-income persons. Please call for more information.
     
   
RIO ARRIBA COUNTY
     
Chama Valley Humane Society
Konnie Andrews, President
PO Box 131
Chama, NM 87520
Tel: (575) 756-9928 or (575) 209-0786
www.chamahumanesociety.org
Funds allowing, organization pays half the cost of companion animal spay/neuter for persons in northern Rio Arriba County. 
Española Valley Humane Society
Española Valley Humane Society
Lisa Gipe, Shelter Manager
108 Hamm Parkway
Española, NM 87532
Tel: (505) 753-8662
Fax: (505) 753-6911
E-mail: evalley@cybermesa.com
www.espanolashelter.org

Low-cost spay/neuter program for dogs and cats is available to residents of Rio Arriba County. A larger discount is given to qualified low-income seniors.

The Española Pit Fix: Free spay/neuter program for any Pit Bulls in Rio Arriba County (includes shots and microchips). Program of Saving Animals New Mexico.

     
   
ROOSEVELT COUNTY
     

Sundance Ranch Feline Sanctuary
P.O. Box 5395
Clovis, NM 88102
Tel: (575) 985-0089
E-mail:
www.sundancesanctuary.org

 

Fix-a-Friend Spay/Neuter Program for felines.  Low-cost ($30-$65) for low-income (under $30,000) permanent residents of Curry and Roosevelt counties.  Application available on website or call for more information.

     
   
SANDOVAL COUNTY
     
Street Cat Companions
(A program of NM Animal Friends)
Donna Bradley
2917 Carlisle NE, Suite 212
Albuquerque, NM 87110
Tel: (505) 881-7297
E-mail:
www.animalhumanenm.org
www.nmaf.org
Feral cat low-cost spay/neuter program in partnership with Animal Humane New Mexico's clinic. $15 for spay or neuter.  For more information about the entire Trap/Neuter/Return program, please call or visit the website. Also serves Edgewood, Estancia, East Mountain area and Valencia County.
     
   
SAN JUAN COUNTY
     
San Juan Animal League
PO Box 142
Farmington, NM 87499
Tel: 505-325-3366
www.sanjuananimalleague.com
  Provides low-cost spay/neuter services for cats and dogs in partnership with the Aztec Animal Shelter. Please call the San Juan Animal League or visit their website for co-pay amounts and other details.
     
     
   
SAN MIGUEL COUNTY
     

Animal Welfare Coalition
of Northeastern New Mexico
Martha Price
PO Box 524
Las Vegas, NM 87701
Tel: (505) 454-8526
Fax: (505) 454-0774
E-mail:

Free spay/neuter services for dogs and cats in San Miguel County.  Also provides spay/neuter services for adoptions from the Las Vegas Animal Shelter.
     
   
SANTA FE COUNTY
     
Friends of Estancia Valley Animals
Mike or Debbie Hoy
PO Box 542
Edgewood, NM 87015
Tel: (505) 281-3475
E-mail:
Program offers low-cost spay/neuter for dogs and cats to residents of the Estancia Valley basin:  Edgewood, Stanley, Moriarty, Estancia, Tajique, Mountainair and eastern Bernalillo County.  No income restrictions.  Two veterinarians in Edgewood participate.  Client pays $30 for cats, $60 for dogs.  Call or email for full details.
Santa Fe Animal Shelter & Humane Society Spay/Neuter & Wellness Clinic
Kelly Triblehorn, Clinic Director
2570-B Camino Entrada
Santa Fe, NM 87507
Tel: (505) 474-6422
E-mail:
www.sfhumanesociety.org
Spay/neuter services for dogs and cats available to all individuals at discounted rate at the clinic.  A further discount is available to low-income persons.   For other special programs, please visit the website or call. (For information on bringing a mobile spay/neuter van to your community, please visit the website or contact Eva Paloheimo at (505) 474-6422.)
     
     
Street Cat Companions
(A program of NM Animal Friends)
2917 Carlisle NE, Suite 212
Albuquerque, NM 87110
Tel: (505) 217-0300 or (505) 881-7297
E-mail:
Website: www.animalhumanenm.org
Feral cat low-cost spay/neuter program in partnership with Animal Humane New Mexico's clinic. $15 payable to Animal Humane. For more information about the entire Trap/Neuter/Return program, please call or visit the website.  Also serves Edgewood, Estancia, East Mountain area.

PAWS/People for Animal Welfare Society
Jane Carson, Director
PO Box 22985
Santa Fe, NM 87502
Tel/fax: (505) 466-1525
E-mail:
Website: www.pawsnm.org
Programs cover Santa Fe and San Miguel counties.  Organization coordinates low-cost spay/neuter of dogs and cats through local veterinarians and the Santa Fe Animal Shelter & Humane Society's clinic and mobile van.  Please contact PAWS for more information.
     
     
   
SIERRA COUNTY
     
Sierra County Humane Society
Eliana Aubin, President
PO Box 1352
Truth or Consequences, NM 87901
Tel: (575) 894-2778 or
(575) 740-1065
E-mail:
Website: www.DesertHavenAnimalRefuge.com
Low-cost spay/neuter program for dogs and cats.  No income restrictions.  Applications are available at police department.  Rebate certificates - $30 for a male dog or cat and $40 for a female dog or cat - may be used at any local vet clinic.   Spay a Stray is a free trap/neuter/release program for feral and stray cats.  Please contact for more information and restrictions.
     
     
   
SOCORRO COUNTY
     
Animal Protective Association of Socorro
Dorothy Brook or Carmen Soleas
PO Box 451
Socorro, NM  87801
Tel: (575) 835- 0259 or (575) 838-3940
E-mail:
www.socorroapas.org
Spay/neuter financial assistance available for low-income persons (including seniors 55+), covers 75% of surgery only.  No income verification required.  Certificates for $50 provided for dogs or cats adopted from shelter.  Soon to offer very low cost to free spay/neuter for all cats, feral or tame. Call or visit website for more details.
     
     
   
TAOS COUNTY
     
Four Corners Animal League
Pennie Herrera Wardlow, Executive Director
PO Box 1163
Taos, NM 87571
E-mail:
Website: www.fourcornersanimalleague.org
Tel: (575) 751-0150 or (575) 741-1444
Dog and cat spay/neuter program available to low-income persons. No income verification required.  Surgery voucher accepted by four local veterinarians. 
St. Anthony Convent Spay/Neuter Event
Joyce Kilgore
P.O. Box 45
Peñasco, NM 87553
(575) 587-2216
Ms. Kilgore facilitates annual spay/neuter clinic for dogs and cats of low-income individuals with the Santa Fe Animal Shelter & Humane Society mobile spay/neuter van and the Four Corners Animal League.  Call for dates and scheduling details. 
Picuris Pueblo Tribal Administration
Grace Ortiz, Director
PO Box 127
Peñasco, NM 87553
Tel: (575) 587-2712
Spay/neuter program available to the Picuris community only.  Free to tribal members.
Stray Hearts Animal Shelter of Taos, dba Humane Society of Taos
Dave Noll, Executive Director
Cynthia Sharfin, General Manager
PO Box 622
1200 St. Francis Lane
Taos, NM 87571
Tel: (575) 758-2981 or (575) 770-8392
Fax: (575) 751-9708
E-mail:
www.strayhearts.com
Low-cost (up to $20) or free spay/neuter program available to low-income persons for dogs and cats. No income verification required.  Three area veterinarians participate in this program. 
     
     
   
TORRANCE COUNTY
     
Community Assistance Program (CAP)
A program of Bro and Tracy Animal Welfare, Inc.
Victoria Murphy, Program Manager
1911 Old Route 66
PO Box 1412
Edgewood, NM 87015
Tel: (505) 286-4518 ext. 212
Fax: (505) 286-4519
www.edgewood-nm.gov
Financial assistance or low-cost spay/neuter for qualified low-income persons (those receiving government assistance such as Medicaid, Social Security disability, veterans, etc.) Applications may be obtained at physical address or on website under animal control.  Surgeries Monday through Saturday. $35 for cats, $65 for dogs.
Friends of Estancia Valley Animals
Mike or Debbie Hoy
PO Box 542
Edgewood, NM 87015
Tel: (505) 281-3475
E-mail:
Program offers low-cost spay/neuter for dogs and cats to residents of the Estancia Valley basin:  Edgewood, Stanley, Moriarty, Estancia, Tajique, Mountainair and eastern Bernalillo County. No income restrictions. Two veterinarians in Edgewood participate.  Client pays $30 for cats, $60 for dogs.  Call or email for full details.
Street Cat Companions
(A program of NM Animal Friends)
Donna Bradley
2917 Carlisle NE, Suite 212
Albuquerque, NM 87110
Tel: (505) 881-7297
E-mail:
www.animalhumanenm.org
www.nmaf.org
Feral cat low-cost spay/neuter program in partnership with Animal Humane New Mexico's clinic. $15 for spay or neuter.  For more information about the entire Trap/Neuter/Return program, please call or visit the website. Also serves Edgewood, Estancia, East Mountain area and Valencia County.
     
     
   
UNION COUNTY
     
Cat Care Network of Colorado & New Mexico
Norma Lennon Wiggins, President
PO Box 1212
Raton, NM 87740
Tel: (575) 445-8756 
Alternate: (719) 859-4009 or (719) 859-3393
E-mail:
www.CatCareNetwork.org
Low-cost spay/neuter, cats only, available to qualified low-income persons. Contact for application form. Mobile clinics can be arranged.  3 veterinary locations: Small Animal Hospital in Angel Fire, Trinidad Animal Clinic (will also take NM clients) and High Horse Ranch Veterinary Clinic in Gardner, CO (will also take NM clients).
     
     
     
VALENCIA COUNTY
     

New Mexico Animal Friends
Donna Bradley
2917 Carlisle NE, Suite 212
Albuquerque, NM 87110
Tel: (505) 881-7297
www.nmaf.org

 

Low-cost spay/neuter program for low-income residents of Valencia County. Co-pays for cats:  $15 for neuter, $25 for spay.  Co-pays for dogs: $35 to $80, depending on size. 

     
     
Street Cat Companions
(A program of NM Animal Friends)
Donna Bradley
2917 Carlisle NE, Suite 212
Albuquerque, NM 87110
Tel: (505) 881-7297
E-mail:
www.animalhumanenm.org
www.nmaf.org
Feral cat low-cost spay/neuter program in partnership with Animal Humane New Mexico's clinic. $15 for spay or neuter.  For more information about the entire Trap/Neuter/Return program, please call or visit the website. Also serves Edgewood, Estancia, East Mountain area and Valencia County.

 

 

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