Greenville County - Animal Care

Animal Care - Low Cost Spay/Neuter

864-467-SPAY (7729)
CALL TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT AND HAVE YOUR PET SPAYED OR NEUTERED!

At Greenville County Animal Care's Low-Cost Spay-Neuter and Pet Wellness Center, we have designed our spay-neuter program to achieve a specific and measurable goal... to end shelter pet overpopulation.

To accomplish our mission, we combat the root cause of the overpopulation of pets by spaying and neutering companion animals while making it accessible and affordable to everyone who wants it.
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And fortunately, if you live in the Upstate, you can take advantage of high quality, low-cost pet sterilization surgery at Greenville County's largest spay-neuter clinic. Our state-of-the-art facility is conveniently located off Poinsett Hwy and Pleasantburg Rd in Greenville, SC, near the Cherrydale Shopping Center.ing it accessible and affordable to everyone who wants it.

We also offer low-cost veterinary care in addition to spay-neuter services for qualified candidates.

Scheduling

Do I need to make an appointment to have my pet spayed or neutered?

Yes, we only spay and neuter animals by appointment only. Call 864-467-SPAY (7729) to make an appointment. If you are unable to reach a staff member, please leave a message. We receive a very high volume of calls and return them in the order received.

Clinic hours:

Monday through Friday
Drop off from 8:00am - 9:00am
Pick up from 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Attention Animal Shelters and Rescue Groups in our Area: If you are with an animal shelter or rescue group and you're interested in scheduling a transport of multiple animals to our clinic for surgery, please email petvet@greenvillecounty.org. We offer discounted rates for agencies and groups that can routinely spay and neuter 10 or more homeless animals per month through our clinic.

Roaming (FERAL) Cat Scheduling Procedures: We do not require an appointment to be scheduled when bringing in roaming (feral) cats for spay/neuter surgery, however we ask that caretakers deliver feral cats during regularly scheduled drop off times (7:30am - 8:30am). Please deliver in a humane feral cat trap and all feral cats will receive an ear tip to indicate the surgery has been completed.

Frequently Asked Questions about Spay & Neuter

What do "spay" and "neuter" really mean?
Female dogs and cats are spayed by removing their reproductive organs, and male dogs and cats are neutered by removing their testicles. In both cases, the operation is performed while the pet is under anesthesia.

How old does my dog/cat have to be to have spay/neuter surgery?
We will spay/neuter puppies and kittens when they're 8 weeks old and at least 2 lbs (kittens) or 4 lbs (puppies). It's a myth that you can't spay/neuter kittens and puppies when they're so young; they actually bounce back from spay/neuter surgery very quickly! Pediatric spay/neuter can be safe and is less stressful on the animal than waiting until he's older.

To read more on the benefits of pediatric spay/neuter: Is early age spay/neuter really okay?

Are your vets licensed? Will my pet get pain medication?
We believe that all animals should receive the highest quality veterinary care possible, even if the services rendered are at a reduced cost. We do not cut corners on quality. Our clinic uses state-of-the-art instruments and equipment. All spay/neuter surgeries are performed by qualified, licensed vets and all animals entrusted to our care are attended to before and after surgery by trained veterinary technicians and assistants. Every patient receives a brief physical exam and quality pain medication. Pet owners may also purchase additional pain medication to give to their pet after going home.

Can I use your shelter to have my pet spayed/neutered?
Yes! We serve pet owners, people caring for free-roaming cats, animal shelters and rescue groups. Please call even if you think you can't afford it. We may have grant money or private donations that will allow us to provide further financial assistance.

Is spay/neuter safe?
As with any surgery, there is a risk that goes along with spaying/neutering, but we believe the benefits to your pet (spaying eliminates the risk of ovarian cancer and neutering removes the risk of testicular cancer) and the reduction of pet overpopulation outweigh the risks. All spay/neuter surgeries are performed by our qualified, licensed vets and the animals are monitored closely while they are under anesthesia.

After surgery, your pet will receive constant monitoring until he is moving his head and/or ready to walk, then he'll be put in his kennel to rest and when he's feeling up to it, we'll offer him a small meal. Every patient receives a brief physical exam before surgery and quality pain medication. The spay/neuter surgery commonly takes between 5 - 20 minutes to complete.

My dog/cat just had a litter; can I still get her fixed?
We prefer to wait about two weeks after the puppies/kittens are weaned before we spay the mother. The puppies/kittens must be completely weaned (eating solid food on their own, typically around 4-6 weeks of age) and separated from the mother so they aren't snacking on mom in order for her milk to dry up and the spay to be performed. When the mother comes in for her spay surgery, she will be given a brief physical exam to determine whether or not her milk is dried up enough to proceed with the spay surgery. The mammary glands are very near the surgery area and can be easily touched during surgery which will cause milk to spill over the surgery area if the milk is not dried up enough.

Surgical Information

Pre Surgery Instructions

Post Surgical Information