Low Cost Spay & Neuter
Humane Net Low Income Spay/Neuter Program
Guidelines
Humane Net: Is a collaboration of local SPCA’s, Private adoption agencies, animal shelters, rescue groups, and animal control officers that serves as an animal welfare communication network. One of their goals is to promote spay and neuter to the community as a means to controlling pet overpopulation.
The Program: Provides s/n vouchers at participating veterinarians for $20.00
The $20.00 includes s/n and vaccines required by clinic (distemper or rabies only). Any additional costs due to complications with the surgery are the responsibility of the individual. There may be additional charges for pregnant animals, animals in heat or animals that are cyrptoric (undescended testicals) please let the individual know that and they must discuss with the clinic they choose.
Eligibility: To be eligible for the program, individuals must be enrolled in one of the following programs or have an income low enough to be eligible (200% of the USDA Poverty Guidelines – they must provide a check stub or their income tax returns for the previous year).
Food Stamps
Medicaid or Medicare
Unemployment
TANF
Aid to the handicap
Social Security Disability
Social Security Income
· They must send send proof and money to:
Humane Net
1447 Folly Road
Charleston, SC 29412
· They may also stop into Pet Helpers or CAS, Doc Williams or Frances R. Willis to qualify and pay for their certificate
· Surgeries must be performed 2 months from the issue date of the certificate. If they need an extension they must call for approval
Limitations:
· Must reside in the Tri-county area
· Only 4 vouchers per individual allowed
· Feral cats are not eligible
Spay and Neuter Application
You can download the application and fill it out and bring it in to our facility or one of the others listed in the guidelines above.
application_for_voucher[1].doc
SPAY - NEUTER CERTIFICATE INSTRUCTIONS
HUMANE NET
P.O. Box 952, Ladson SC 29456 843-875-4031
- Select a participating veterinarian from the list of spay/neuter clinics. Your spay/neuter certificate can be used at these participating veterinarians.
- Call the veterinarian’s office and make an appointment for the spay/neuter procedure. You will also want to ask the following.
A. Ask what vaccinations the veterinarian will require in order to admit your animal. If your animal has not already had these vaccinations (rabies and distemper), the veterinarian will provide them on the day of the procedure at no additional charge.
B. IMPORTANT-Talk to the veterinarian about any procedures that they require which will not be covered by your certificate. These charges will be your responsibility. Different veterinarians have different requirements so please feel free to call more than one vet on the list to find the one that works best for your situation.
C. Ask for pre-surgery instructions. For the health and safety of your pet, it is very important that you follow these instructions! If you do not follow these instructions-please let your veterinarian know.
D. Ask what time your animal should be dropped off and when your animal will be ready to be picked up so that you can plan accordingly.
E. If for some reason you are unable to make your scheduled appointment, please call the veterinarian’s office as soon as possible to cancel your appointment and reschedule.
F. Remember that your certificate expires 60 days from the date of issue. So please make your appointment as soon as possible after you purchase your certificate. Expired certificates are nonrefundable. Certificates must be brought to the veterinarian for redemption.
G. This certificate is null and void if tail docking, ear cropping, or any other cosmetic procedure is to be done at the same time of the spaying and neutering.
If you have any other questions about the s/n procedure or about using your certificate, please do not hesitate to contact either your participating veterinarian or Humane Net.
To print or download the Certificate Instructions click on this link.
s-n_instructions[1].doc
Spay and Neuter Participating Clinics