The Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter (SCCAS) is again partnering with Animal Balance, an international nongovernmental veterinary organization, to provide Santa Cruz County dog and cat owners with affordable spay/neuter surgery, core vaccines and a microchip from Nov. 7 to 9. Registration is now open at www.scanimalshelter.org.
A team of fully licensed vets and technicians from Animal Balance will perform sterilization surgeries, with clinic support and assistance provided by local volunteers. The cost is $150 for cats and $300 for dogs. Santa Cruz County residents on public assistance, such as CalFresh or Medi-Cal, can provide proof of that assistance to qualify for lower fees: $75 for a cat and $150 for a dog. The clinic will take place just around the corner from the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter at 2260 7th Ave. in Live Oak.
To be approved for surgery, pets must be healthy, between 8 weeks and 8 years old, and weigh between 2 and 80 pounds. Dogs and cats with very short noses (such as pugs, bulldogs and Persian cats), senior pets and those with known health problems are not eligible for this clinic.
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