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County's low-cost spay/neuter clinic launched with $125,000 startup funding; clinic averaging 4'6 surgeries biweekly
Summary
Council staff said FY25 provided $125,000 in startup funding for the low/moderate-income spay/neuter program; clinic charges owners roughly 25% of costs ($25'$50 for cats, $50'$125 for dogs), aims for capacity of 10 animals every other week and averaged 4'6 surgeries per clinic as of August 2025.
Logan Anbinder said the county allocated $125,000 in FY25 as start-up funding for the low/moderate-income spay/neuter program and described how the clinic shares costs with owners. "The clinic charges residents for approximately 25 percent of the service costs, which come out to $25 to $50 for cats and $50 to $125 for dogs, with OAS subsidizing the remaining funding," Anbinder said.
He told the committee the clinic began with a soft launch in February 2025 and operates bimonthly with a goal and capacity of treating up to 10 animals every other week; "as of August 2025, the clinic has performed surgeries on an average of 4 to 6 animals every other week," he said. Committee members and staff noted no-shows limit throughput and that the county plans to contract a relief veterinarian to staff rabies clinics and free full-time veterinarians to focus on spay/neuter procedures.
Committee members asked for data on utilization and potential ways to increase access, including volunteer support, expanded clinic days and partnerships with private funders. Staff said those options are being pursued but cautioned that creating a low-cost veterinary service is a significant investment for the county.
