Low-cost vet care in Charlotte

• Spay/neuter (qualifying residents): Free (rabies vaccine + microchip required)
• Rabies vaccine (à la carte): $15
• Microchip (à la carte): $10

The city also lists low-cost surgery fees (dog spay $75, cat spay $55) but says that program is currently paused. Wait times for free surgeries are long.

Free spay/neuter for Mecklenburg County residents with income at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level or who receive other government benefits; proof of income and residency required. Low-cost (paid) surgeries and community-cat (TNR) surgeries are temporarily unavailable. Brachycephalic breeds (e.g. French/English Bulldogs) not eligible.

Free program; donations accepted.

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• Wellness exam / booster exam: $30 / $15
• Vaccines (rabies, DHPP, FVRCP, etc.): $20 each
• Microchip: $25 (wellness) / $20 (surgery day)
• Cat spay / neuter: $85 / $75
• Dog spay / neuter: $150 / $125 (+$25 at 50–75 lb, +$50 at 75+ lb)
• TNVR community cat: $50

Exam, vaccine and microchip prices from the Essential Care page; surgery prices from the Spay/Neuter page. $50 non-refundable surgery deposit, $25 wellness deposit, both credited to the bill. Pets 7+ need $75–$95 pre-surgery bloodwork.

Open to the public by appointment. 10% off services for seniors 65+ and military (ID required). Book surgery by phone if you need financial assistance.

Deposits at booking; financial-assistance vouchers via the Pet Help Center (see below).

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• Express sick visit: $40
• Sick office visit: $60
• Rabies / DHAPP / FVRCP vaccine: $20 each
• Cat spay / neuter: $85 / $65
• Dog spay / neuter: $150 / $115 (+$25–$75 over 40 lb)
• Dog dental: $300+

No income test is stated on the pages we checked. Does not offer emergency (life-threatening) care or hospitalization.

No-interest payment plans (paid in full within 90 days). Does not accept checks or CareCredit. Financial-assistance requests: fa@standforanimals.org.

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• Cat spay / neuter: $90 / $80
• Dog spay: $140 (2–30 lb) to $260 (90+ lb)
• Dog neuter: $120 (2–30 lb) to $180 (90+ lb)
• Community (feral) cat: $45 (ear-tip required)

$50 non-refundable deposit per pet. 2.57% surcharge on credit cards (not debit, cash or CareCredit).

Puppies/kittens must be at least 2 months and 2 lb. Booking about 8 weeks out for surgery and 4–6 weeks for wellness (per clinic FAQ).

Cash, CareCredit, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, AmEx.

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• Cat spay / neuter: $196.50 / $136.00
• Dog spay: $227.25 (2–20 lb) to $328.50 (76+ lb)
• Dog neuter: $176.50 (2–49 lb) to $267.75 (101–150 lb)

No income requirement stated. Prices are higher than the nonprofits above.

Credit cards, cash, CareCredit and Varidi payment plans.

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