BIG FIX SPAY & NEUTER PROGRAMS
FOR ALL CITY OF LOS ANGELES RESIDENTS

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The Department of Animal Services has several programs to assist with the cost of the sterilization of your animal companion at participating veterinary hospitals if you live in the City of Los Angeles.

Spay/Neuter Adoption Program

If an individual elects to adopt an un-sterilized dog or cat from one of the Department’s Animal Care Centers, the adopter pays $28 for a healthy animal’s sterilization and $40 for animal’s sterilization when surgery has to be deferred for health reasons. Some instances may require the adopter to pay an additional cost for the surgery at the veterinary hospital.

Large Dog Adoption Program

If an individual elects to adopt a dog that is 50 lbs. or heavier, the adopter only pays $28 for a healthy animal’s sterilization and $40 for animal’s sterilization when the surgery has to be deferred. In addition, the Department will pay the participating veterinary hospital the remaining cost of the surgery.

S/N ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR ALL RESIDENTS*

Coupons with a value of $30 are available to assist residents with the cost of spay/neuter surgery for owned pets at participating veterinarians. Supplies are limited. Coupons are distributed at all six Animal Care Centers with presentation of proof of residency in the City of Los Angeles. Included with your spay/neuter coupon will be a list of veterinary hospitals that participate in the Big Fix program. Select one of the veterinarians from the list and schedule an appointment for your companion animal's sterilization. Be sure to mention that you wish to use the $30 Discount Coupon as partial payment for the surgery. At the time of the appointment, present your coupon to the vet hospital. Please note that the number of coupons is limited by available funds and distributed first-come, first-served each month. You may wish to call your nearest Animal Care Center to check supplies.

S/N PROGRAMS FOR LOW-INCOME, SENIOR CITIZENS & PERMANENTLY DISABLED CITY OF LOS ANGELES RESIDENTS

HOW TO OBTAIN AND REDEEM BIG FIX SPAY/NEUTER

HOW TO OBTAIN AND REDEEM BIG FIX SPAY/NEUTER
Free Spay/neuter certificates are distributed at all six Animal Care Centers with presentation of a DWP bill showing Lifeline or Low Income qualification. If you do not have a DWP bill, you may apply directly to the Department by mail. Applications are available here or you can pick up an application at your local animal care center. You may also drop off your application (and attachments showing your income qualification) back at your local animal care center, or mail it to:

Low Income Spay/Neuter Program
Los Angeles Animal Services
221 N. Figueroa St.
Suite 500
Los Angeles, CA 90012

If you qualify, a $70 certificate will be mailed to you.
Included with your spay/neuter certificate will be a list of veterinary hospitals that participate in the Big Fix program. Select one of the veterinarians from the list and schedule an appointment for your companion animal's sterilization. Be sure to mention that you wish to use the Free Certificate as full payment for the surgery. At the time of the appointment, present your free certificate to the vet hospital.
Please note that the number of coupons is limited by available funds and distributed first-come, first-served each month. You may wish to call your nearest Animal Care Center to check supplies. Any other services outside the cost of sterilization would be at the owner's expense.
*Coupons are limited.

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