Spay and Neuter Resources for Los Angeles Residents

Statistics you should know

$11 + Million

provided in grants for surrender prevention,
 spay/neuter & related programs since 2005.

$1.7+ Million

in spay and neuter grant funding distributed in 2024.

Demand for spay and neuter has increased by

61%

in one year alone.

More than

1000

spay and neuter procedures completed through MFA-funded community clinics in 2024.

Recent studies show more than

34,000

pets in Los Angeles are in need of spay or neuter, and more than 88,000 county wide.

The average length of stay for an animal entering the shelter system is

20

days, at a cost of approximately $40 per day.

Sterilizing a single female cat can lead to a potential savings of more than

$40,000

days, at a cost of approximately $40 per day.

Follow these steps to get your pet spayed or neutered

STEP 1

Identify if you are in LA City or LA County by zip, to verify whichvoucher you need.

identify here

STEP 2

Find a participating shelter or veterinarian for your spay or neuter once you’ve secured your city or county voucher.*

*Vouchers do expire – be sure to check your voucher’s expiration date and make your appointment within the valid dates.