Spaying and neutering is good for the community and a great way to help our animal friends live longer, healthier lives.
Read more about the benefits of spaying and neutering.
Before you make your appointment
- There is a non-refundable $25 deposit required to make an appointment. Please ensure you read through all the information on this web page before booking an appointment.
- We offer spay/neuter surgeries for dogs, puppies, cats, and kittens to qualifying low-income individuals only. Due to their higher risk of anesthetic complications, we are no longer offering surgeries for brachycephalic breeds (short-nosed/flat-faced dogs such as French Bulldogs, English Bulldogs, Pugs, Persian cats, etc.) or dogs over 10 years of age. See the household income chart below, and if you qualify, proceed with making your appointment. We do not offer surgeries for rescue groups.
- Review the fees to be sure you can cover the cost of the services. We do not accept spay/neuter vouchers and only accept credit, debit, or cash (no checks).
- Please note: we are located in Lynnwood, Washington—approximately 20 miles north of Seattle. You must be able to provide your own transportation.
Appointments are required and are available on Wednesdays. Occasionally other weekday appointments may be available and will be reflected on the calendar. Please read through our policies and procedures before making an appointment. After ensuring that you qualify, use the following link to make an appointment. You will receive an email once your appointment has been approved. If there are no available appointments, please check back at a later date. Do not misrepresent the size or sex of your animal to get an appointment. This may result in forfeiture of your appointment and/or deposit.
Unfortunately, we do not keep a waiting list or schedule appointments over the phone. There is a high demand for low-cost surgery services; we appreciate your patience.
Deposits: There is a $25 non-refundable deposit required to make an appointment. This will go towards your total surgery cost on the day of your appointment. If you cancel or miss your appointment, the deposit will not be refunded.
Once your appointment is confirmed, review the before-surgery instructions on this page so your pet and you are prepared. Filling out your surgery consent form before your arrival at PAWS will speed up the check-in process.
Click here for a list of other resources if we are fully booked.
Fees
Microchips and vaccines are available, but only with a surgery, not as a separate service.
Female cat/kitten: $110
Male cat/kitten: $95
Female dog/puppy:
Under 50 lbs: $180
50 – 74.9 lbs: $200
75 – 100 lbs: $220
Over 100 lbs: $240
Male dog/puppy:
Under 50 lbs: $160
50 – 74.9 lbs: $180
75 – 100 lbs: $200
Over 100 lbs: $220
Umbilical hernia repair additional: $25
(dog or cat, only with spay/neuter)
Cryptorchid neuter additional:
$20 per side for inguinal
$40 per side for abdominal
Other Services
(Available with spay and neuter surgeries only.)
Rabies vaccine (dogs and cats): $20
DHPP vaccine (dogs) / FVRCP vaccine (cats): $20
FeLV/FIV test (cats): $20
Droncit (for tapeworms): Cats – $5 | Dogs – $20
Flea Control : $15
Microchip (includes national registration): $20
E-collars: $5
Cardboard Carrier: $5
Before surgery instructions
- Drop-off time at the clinic is between 8:00-8:15 a.m. for cats and 8:15 – 8:30 a.m. for dogs.
- When you arrive at PAWS the morning of surgery, leave your pet in the car while you check in. Bring your completed consent form (or fill one out) and clinic staff will review the form with you. Bring your pet into the clinic only when instructed to do so.
- All animals must be on a leash or in a crate at all times on our property.
Transporting
- All cats must come in a carrier (one animal per carrier). Cardboard carriers may be purchased for $5 at the PAWS clinic.
- All dogs must be on a leash or in a carrier.
Payment
- We accept cash, credit and debit cards. We do not accept checks. Payment is due upon pick-up of your pet(s). Pick-up time is between 5:00-5:30 p.m. on the same day as the surgery.
After surgery
- Pick-up time at the clinic is between 5:00 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. for cats and 5:15 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. for dogs. A late fee of $25 will be charged to anyone who picks up their animal more than 15 minutes late.
- When you come to pick up your animal, first go to the shelter building to pay, then go to the clinic, show your receipt, and pick up your animal.