Whether you have one pet or a yard full of feral cats — $25 surgeries, free vouchers, and income-based programs exist in every state. The hard part is knowing which ones are real, where to start, and exactly what to say to get seen quickly. This is the guide that answers those questions before you make a single phone call.
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A spay at a private vet costs an average of $455 nationally. The same surgery performed by a licensed veterinarian at a nonprofit HQHV clinic can run as low as $25, and in many cases it’s fully free for income-qualifying owners or for feral and stray cats. The gap isn’t about care quality. It’s about business model, funding source, and whether you know where to look. A University of Florida study in Frontiers in Veterinary Science (March 2025) confirmed that an estimated 3.7 million spay/neuter surgeries are currently deficit — meaning millions of animals that should be sterilized aren’t, largely because owners don’t know free or near-free options exist.
1 Is a $25 spay or neuter actually real, or is that a bait-and-switch? It’s real at HQHV nonprofit clinics and income-based programs — but $25 is often a base copay. Always confirm upfront whether that price includes anesthesia, pain medication, and aftercare, or whether add-ons are charged separately. ▼
2 Is the surgery safe at a high-volume low-cost clinic? My regular vet makes me nervous about it. Yes. Published veterinary research consistently finds HQHV clinics have complication rates comparable to private practices — and surgeons doing the same procedure dozens of times daily develop deep expertise in it specifically. ▼
3 My pet isn’t spayed because I’m on SNAP benefits and genuinely can’t afford it. What’s the fastest option? Call SpayUSA at 1-800-248-7729 and mention SNAP enrollment first. Many partner clinics offer free or $25 surgery for SNAP households and skip the waitlist for benefits recipients. ▼
4 I have a feral or stray cat in my yard. Can I get it spayed or neutered for free? Often yes — TNR programs serve feral and community cats at little to no cost in most communities. The Alley Cat Allies Feral Friends Network at alleycat.org/FindFeralFriends is the fastest starting point. ▼
5 Why do clinics ask for my ZIP code before anything else? Is it really about my address? Yes — and it’s important. Most municipal and county-funded programs allocate money by ZIP code based on census income data. Your address determines eligibility, not just proximity to the clinic. ▼
6 How long will I wait for an appointment? I’ve heard it can be months. Demand genuinely outpaces capacity at most low-cost clinics — the University of Florida study (March 2025) confirmed a 3.7 million surgery deficit since the pandemic. Calling Monday morning and joining multiple waitlists simultaneously cuts the wait significantly. ▼
7 My dog is a large or giant breed. Will low-cost clinics see her, or are they only for small animals? Most HQHV clinics see all sizes, but large dogs carry a weight surcharge — typically $10 to $30 above the base price. Emancipet is a notable exception: $125 flat for any dog regardless of size or gender. ▼
8 My female pet is already pregnant. Will a low-cost clinic still see her? Many will, but policies vary. The ASPCA Spay/Neuter Alliance explicitly charges no additional fee for pregnant animals. Emancipet charges a flat $150 for emergency spays (pyometra or dystocia) vs. $89 for a routine cat spay. Call and ask directly before booking. ▼
These programs operate in all 50 states or connect you to what exists in your area. They are the fastest path to finding local options without spending hours searching.
SpayUSA has operated since 1993 and is the most comprehensive single resource for finding low-cost spay/neuter. Calling connects you to trained counselors — not a directory bot — who know which programs in your ZIP code serve your income level, pet type, and situation. They can tell you which partner clinics have short wait times, which accept SNAP as eligibility proof, and whether any grant funding is currently available to subsidize costs further. For feral cat caretakers, SpayUSA sometimes has specific TNR grant funding active — ask the counselor directly. Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Saturday 9 AM to 2 PM Eastern.
PawCost indexes verified pricing from 220+ detailed clinic profiles across 31 states, with access to 509+ low-cost providers across all 50 states. Spay/neuter prices start at $50 and vaccine prices from $10. This is a comparison tool, not a booking platform — it shows the actual posted price at each clinic so you can call the most affordable option near you directly. For anyone who has already found several nearby clinics but doesn’t know which is cheapest, PawCost answers that without multiple phone calls. Filter by state and service type at pawcost.com.
PetHelpFinder, maintained by Humane World, indexes over 6,600 programs searchable by ZIP code and filterable by service type. It covers low-cost spay/neuter clinics, financial assistance funds, pet food banks, and local nonprofit programs that don’t appear in regular internet searches. This is the database social workers and humane society case managers use — not a consumer traffic site. Filter by “Veterinary Services” or “Financial Aid” after entering your ZIP to see exactly what’s available for your specific county. Visit pethelpfinder.org.
The ASPCA runs its own free clinics directly in New York City, Los Angeles, Miami, and Asheville — and funds partner organizations across all 50 states. The ASPCA Spay/Neuter Alliance has trained clinics in 41 states through its National Spay/Neuter Response Team mentorship program — a network that has collectively performed more than 10 million surgeries. Call 1-888-666-2279 and ask for the nearest low-cost spay/neuter resource in your state — operators can direct you to funded partners not listed in their online tool. Online search at aspca.org/pet-care/spay-neuter.
Alley Cat Allies’ community resource tool at alleycat.org indexes low-cost spay/neuter clinics, cat food banks, TNR programs, and financial support resources searchable by ZIP for all 50 states. The tool is updated by the organizations themselves — making it more accurate for current availability than most scraped directories. Even if you have an owned dog, search here — the tool surfaces nearby HQHV clinics that serve both species and may not appear in a standard internet search. For feral cats, the Feral Friends Network directory is at alleycat.org/FindFeralFriends.
Dialing 2-1-1 from any U.S. phone is free, available around the clock in most states, and connects you to a live operator with real-time local program databases updated weekly by social service agencies. These databases contain county-funded spay/neuter vouchers, one-time grant programs, mobile clinic schedules, and small local organizations not in any national directory. Say exactly this: “I’m looking for low-cost or free spay/neuter services for my [dog/cat] in ZIP code [number].” Especially valuable for rural residents, seniors without reliable internet, and anyone who has already struck out online.
Voucher and certificate programs give you a document that pays for — or dramatically reduces — a spay/neuter at a participating vet of your choice. The advantage: no clinic waitlist. You schedule directly with the vet. The trade-off: verify your vet participates before buying or applying.
Friends of Animals has operated a certificate program since 1957 — one of the oldest and most widespread in the country. You purchase a certificate at a flat rate based on sex and species, then present it at any participating vet as full or partial payment. No income verification required. Open to any pet owner. Certificates are mailed by USPS first class mail only — allow 7–10 business days and do not make a vet appointment until the certificate arrives. Note that IV fluids, take-home medications, and blood panels are NOT included in the certificate — always ask the participating vet about add-on costs before the appointment. Call 1-800-321-7387 Monday–Friday 9 AM–5 PM Eastern, or visit friendsofanimals.org to search for a participating vet near you first.
Pet Friendly Services operates Indiana’s most accessible income-based spay/neuter program. Owned pets cost $50 per surgery; community cats cost $25 per cat. Certificates open online on Monday at 9 AM Eastern and sell out the same morning — have your account ready and information pre-filled before 9 AM. SNAP, Medicaid, SSI, and public assistance enrollment qualifies automatically. If the income-based pool is out, community cat certificates at $25 remain available year-round through a separate pool. Applications online only at petfriendlyservices.org.
The Maryland Department of Agriculture runs a competitive state grant program that funded over 14,444 surgeries in a recent cycle with $1,001,665 awarded to 38 organizations — making Maryland one of the most robustly funded state programs in the country. Maryland residents don’t apply to the state directly — they access the program through their local animal shelter or humane society, which receives the grant and passes the benefit to qualifying owners. Call your county animal shelter and ask: “Are you a Maryland Spay/Neuter Grant recipient, and how do qualifying owners access the program?” Visit mda.maryland.gov/spay_neuter_program for the list of funded organizations.
North Carolina’s state-funded program reimbursed more than $341,000 to participating counties for 5,855 surgeries in 2023 alone, funded by Animal Lovers “I Care” specialty license plate revenue. Eligibility: households at or below 100% of federal poverty guidelines, or receipt of SNAP, Medicaid, TANF, or other DHHS-administered assistance. When county vouchers are stacked with state reimbursement, the owner’s out-of-pocket cost can drop to as little as $20. Not every county participates — call your county animal shelter to confirm participation. Check ncda.nc.gov for the participating county list and current eligibility requirements.
The California Department of Food and Agriculture awards $450,000 annually through the Pet Lover’s Spay/Neuter Grant Program to shelters and nonprofits providing surgeries for low-income California pet owners and community cats. In the most recent grant cycle, grants funded over 18,000 surgeries statewide. California residents access the benefit through grant-recipient organizations like FixNation in Los Angeles (free for community cats), Animal Fix Clinic in the Bay Area (pay-what-you-can), and East Bay SPCA’s voucher program. Search “CDFA pet lovers grant [your county]” to find which organizations in your county received funding. Check cdfa.ca.gov/SpayNeuter for current grant abstracts and recipient lists.
The Texas Department of State Health Services launched a statewide Spay/Neuter Pilot Program in early 2026 — the first state-level coordinated spay/neuter program in Texas history. Approved vendors are offering free or near-free surgeries for dogs, cats, and community cats by county. To find participating vendors in your county, search “Texas DSHS Spay/Neuter Open Enrollment Vendors” and filter by your county name — the list is publicly available and updated as new vendors are approved. Visit dshs.texas.gov for program information and the current vendor list.
Many county-level humane societies across Colorado and other Mountain West states run “Fix-It-Free” programs providing free spay/neuter vouchers to pet owners on SNAP, Medicaid, TANF, or AFDC. Vouchers are distributed on the first day of each month — many programs release a fixed number on a first-come, first-served basis. Residency in the county running the program is strictly verified. Vouchers must typically be used within 30 days. Call your county animal shelter on or before the first of the month and ask whether they run a Fix-It-Free or similar free voucher program for benefits recipients. Availability changes monthly based on remaining grant funds.
Pennsylvania’s Spay/Neuter Assistance Program offers low-cost coupons redeemable through a statewide network of participating veterinarians for income-qualifying pet owners. Coupons reduce surgery cost to a modest copay with additional services like vaccines and office visits available through partner vets at reduced rates. Available to Pennsylvania residents demonstrating income eligibility or public assistance enrollment. Contact SNAP of PA at 717-732-5377 or visit snapofpa.org. Ask the counselor which county programs are currently active near you — additional local programs often exist at the county level alongside the state program.
TNR programs exist specifically to close the feral cat population gap — and most charge little or nothing for community cats because the community benefit makes these programs grant-eligible in ways that owned-pet programs simply aren’t. You don’t need to own the cat or verify your income to access them.
FixNation has sterilized over 18,000 cats per year in Los Angeles — free for feral, stray, and homeless cats, and low-cost for companion cats. The clinic relocated to Woodland Hills and is funded in part by California CDFA grants. Every community cat receives free surgery, physical exam, pain medication, rabies and FVRCP vaccinations, fluids, antibiotics, flea treatment, and ear-tip. Walk-ins are welcome for community cats. Companion cat spay/neuter requires an appointment. Bring the cat in a live trap — FixNation does not accept carriers for feral cats. FixNation also loans traps and offers free TNR training. Visit fixnation.org for current hours before visiting.
Alley Cat Allies has led the TNR movement since 1990 with 1.7 million supporters. Their Feral Friends Network at alleycat.org/FindFeralFriends is the most comprehensive directory of TNR-friendly vets, volunteer trappers, and local programs in all 50 states. The tool also lists trap loan programs — traps you borrow at no cost — and TNR clinic schedules. If you’re new to TNR, the Alley Cat Allies website provides step-by-step instructions for trapping, what to expect during surgery day, and how to safely return the cat to its colony. The most trusted single resource in the community cat space.
The ASPCA Spay/Neuter Alliance in Asheville has performed over 500,000 surgeries in western North Carolina and averages 85 procedures per day. Free spay/neuter for community cats — no additional charge for pregnant animals, animals in heat, or cryptorchid cats. Ear-tipping is included. Transport services are available through local shelter partnerships for areas outside Buncombe County. Surgery costs for owned pets run $35–$65, funded primarily by donations. For owned pets in Buncombe County and surrounding areas, online booking is available at aspca.org/aspca-spay-neuter-alliance. Email [email protected] for financial assistance inquiries.
LifeLine Animal Project manages DeKalb and Fulton County Animal Services and operates spay/neuter clinics in the Atlanta metro area. Their Community Cat Program provides low-cost TNR services for free-roaming cats, with reduced-cost surgery specifically for feral cats. LifeLine maintains data on over 1,000 cat colonies in the greater Atlanta area. Low-income Atlanta residents can access free surgery through LifeLine’s “Stay Together Fund” — a financial assistance program that pays for owned pet surgery when cost would otherwise lead to surrender. Visit lifelineanimal.org for clinic locations and current pricing.
Los Angeles City Animal Services provides free spay/neuter vouchers for dogs and cats to qualifying LA City residents at all six LA City animal shelters. Vouchers are available to low-income households earning under $40,000 per year and are redeemable at a specific list of participating veterinarians. Vouchers are issued in person at shelter locations — go in person to pick one up, available on a first-come, first-served basis. Contact LA City Animal Services at 888-452-7381 or visit laanimalservices.com to find your nearest shelter and confirm current availability before visiting.
A Virginia shelter study found a 58% reduction in cat intake after implementing a TNR program — which is why municipal TNR funding has expanded significantly. Most urban and suburban humane societies now operate or refer to a local TNR program. The fastest way to find the TNR program nearest you: call your local humane society and say: “I have feral cats I need to get fixed — do you have a TNR program, and can you loan me a trap?” If they don’t have one, ask who does — they almost always know. Most programs loan traps free with a small refundable deposit and coordinate the surgery day.
These programs serve specific states or regions and are among the most effective in the country for their markets — because of funding levels, geographic coverage, or serving situations other programs miss.
Planned PEThood operates one of Georgia’s most active low-cost spay/neuter clinics and runs the Go Fix Georgia transport program — bringing animals from rural counties with no low-cost services to Atlanta-area clinics. The program serves Newton, Habersham, Rockdale, and additional rural counties. Low-income Madison and Oglethorpe County residents may qualify for completely free surgery through county partnerships. If you’re in rural Georgia, contact Planned PEThood to ask whether Go Fix Georgia transport covers your county. Visit pethoodga.org for current program information and clinic scheduling.
Emancipet operates 9 nonprofit veterinary clinics in Texas (Austin, Pflugerville, Killeen, Houston) and Philadelphia. Current surgery pricing: $89 per cat (any size or gender) and $125 per dog (any size or gender) — flat rate, no weight surcharge, no income requirement. A $20 wellness exam is charged for walk-in services. Emancipet does not turn away clients who cannot pay — supported by the Rachael Ray Foundation. Austin mobile clinic offers free services for City of Austin or Travis County residents on designated clinic dates. Book online or by calling 512-587-7729 for Texas; online booking available for Houston and Philadelphia. Find all 9 locations at emancipet.org/find-your-clinic.
The Humane Society’s Rural Area Veterinary Services program deploys mobile surgical teams to rural areas, tribal reservations, and communities where no low-cost clinic exists within a reasonable distance. RAVS has delivered over $34 million in free care since 2003. Events are announced through county extension offices and tribal social services — not on a public calendar. If you’re in a rural or tribal area, call your county agricultural extension office and ask: “Is a RAVS mobile clinic scheduled in our area?” Check humanepro.org/ravs for more information and the program contact.
Animal Allies Clinic serves Upstate South Carolina with dedicated HQHV spay/neuter services. Feral cats are accepted specifically on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays between 7:30 and 8:00 AM — arrive in a trap, not a carrier. First 20 feral cats in line are accepted per day. The clinic is income-tiered — call ahead to ask about their current pricing scale and whether any subsidized pricing is available for your household income level. Weight-based surcharges apply for dogs above standard weight ranges. Visit animalalliesclinic.org for current pricing and hours.
Animal Fix Clinic is a nonprofit veterinary surgical clinic in the San Francisco Bay Area offering low-to-no-cost spay/neuter with a pay-what-you-can model — there is no minimum payment for families who cannot afford any set fee. The clinic received California CDFA grant funding to continue subsidizing surgeries for low-income Bay Area residents and community cat caretakers. There is no income floor — if you cannot pay anything, that conversation is handled directly with staff without judgment. Appointments fill quickly; book as far in advance as possible at animalfixclinic.org.
The Lucy Pet Foundation operates mobile spay/neuter vans that bring low-cost surgeries directly to underserved communities, primarily in California with expanding reach. Wellness vaccines are also available at time of surgery. Events are scheduled monthly at rotating locations — call or check the website ahead of any visit to confirm schedule and current pricing. Call 855-499-5829 or visit lucypetfoundation.org for the current mobile clinic calendar and locations.
Some of the lowest-cost options in the country don’t require a waitlist or income application — they’re county-funded events, municipal shelter services, or HQHV clinics with open scheduling. These are the options most people overlook while applying to programs online.
County animal shelters in most states host periodic free or near-free spay/neuter events funded by local government animal control budgets. These are rarely indexed on national websites. The best time to call is the first business day of the month, when many programs release that month’s available slots. Ask two questions: “Do you have any free or subsidized spay/neuter events this month?” and “Are you aware of any other programs in the county currently active?” Shelter staff often know about unadvertised programs — partnerships with rescue groups, temporary grant-funded events, and mobile clinics announced only through local Facebook groups or Nextdoor.
BISSELL Pet Foundation’s Fix the Future program is now the nation’s largest free spay/neuter initiative — having performed nearly 92,000 surgeries in 27 states. BISSELL pays contracted veterinarians directly and deploys them to host shelters, providing free spay/neuter, vaccines, and microchipping for both homeless and community-owned pets. To find upcoming events near you, contact your local animal shelter and ask whether they are a BISSELL Pet Foundation Fix the Future host organization. Events are not bookable through BISSELL directly — access is through the host shelter. Visit bissellpetfoundation.org for program information.
High-Quality, High-Volume spay/neuter clinics are nonprofit surgical facilities that specialize exclusively in sterilization. They perform 20 to 40+ surgeries per day, meaning their veterinarians have significantly more hands-on experience with this specific procedure than most general practitioners. Research consistently finds HQHV clinics deliver safe outcomes — the model was specifically designed to maintain quality while increasing accessibility. To find HQHV clinics near you, search “spay neuter clinic [your city or county] nonprofit” — the word “clinic” in the name often signals HQHV specialization. SpayUSA at 1-800-248-7729 can also identify HQHV clinics specifically by ZIP code.
This is the most overlooked option on this entire list. Many private veterinary practices have internal charitable funds or can offer a reduced rate for clients who ask directly — and spay/neuter is the procedure most practices are most likely to discount because they understand its community benefit. Ask for the office manager (not the front desk) and say: “I want to get my pet spayed, but I can’t afford the quoted price. Do you have any hardship pricing, or a payment plan for this surgery?” AVMA surveys show that clients who needed a lower-cost option were almost never offered one simply because they didn’t ask. A practice that declines will often still refer you to a local nonprofit clinic — either way, you gain information.
Start with two calls made the same morning. First, dial SpayUSA at 1-800-248-7729 and tell the counselor your ZIP code and that you need a free surgery specifically — ask whether any free programs are currently available in your area. Second, dial 2-1-1 from any phone and say the same thing. Between these two calls, you will have real-time information on every free or near-free option currently active in your county. If you receive SNAP, Medicaid, or SSI, say that explicitly — it often unlocks a free tier not offered at the base rate. For feral or community cats, the cost barrier is even lower — most TNR programs charge nothing because surgery is grant-funded. Contact your local humane society and ask for the TNR coordinator specifically.
Call the ASPCA Spay/Neuter Alliance — they explicitly charge no additional fee for animals in heat or pregnant. For other locations, call SpayUSA first thing Monday morning when clinics release their openings. Be transparent when scheduling: “My cat/dog may be in heat or pregnant — do you still perform the surgery, and is there a surcharge?” Getting a direct answer before the appointment eliminates an unexpected charge on the day. The situation is time-sensitive but not hopeless — HQHV clinics handle in-heat and pregnant animals regularly. Ask, don’t assume they’ll turn you away. Emancipet also notes that if a routine cat spay turns out to be a pyometra case, the patient is only charged the standard $89 cat fee — not an emergency rate.
Go to alleycat.org/FindFeralFriends, enter your ZIP code, and call the first TNR program listed. TNR for feral cats is almost always free or under $25 because municipal and nonprofit grants fund it specifically to manage outdoor cat populations. Ask your local humane society whether they loan traps free of charge or for a small deposit. If you need help trapping for the first time, Alley Cat Allies’ website has step-by-step instructions, including how to handle a cat in a trap, what to expect on surgery day, and how to set up a safe return site. You don’t have to navigate this alone.
Call SpayUSA at 1-800-248-7729 first — their counselors specifically know which programs serve rural areas including mobile clinics and transport services. Ask whether your county is served by any mobile spay/neuter unit or a transport program. Humane World’s RAVS program deploys mobile surgical teams to rural and tribal communities — contact your county extension office and ask whether a RAVS visit is scheduled for your area. Friends of Animals certificates at friendsofanimals.org are worth checking — if any participating vet is within reasonable driving distance, buying a certificate eliminates the clinic waitlist entirely. Call 1-800-321-7387 to ask whether a participating vet is near you before purchasing.
Call the Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116, Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 8 PM Eastern — this federally funded service connects older adults to local programs, including mobile veterinary services, transport assistance, and pet care resources not in any online search. If you receive Meals on Wheels, ask your delivery coordinator whether the Loves Pets add-on is available in your chapter — many chapters now coordinate veterinary appointments and transport for homebound seniors. Your local humane society is also worth a call — some chapters offer transport assistance for seniors who cannot drive, and a call explaining your situation is the only way to find out whether that option exists.
Multi-pet households should call SpayUSA and ask whether any programs in your area offer discounts for multiple animals from the same household. Friends of Animals certificates have no household limit — you can purchase as many certificates as you have pets at the same flat rate per animal. For multi-cat households including outdoor cats, TNR programs are the fastest path: free surgery, no per-animal limit at most programs, no income documentation required for community cats. Call your local humane society and say: “I have multiple cats I need fixed, both owned and feral — what programs can help me get all of them done?”
The single most effective scheduling tactic: most HQHV clinics and voucher programs release that week’s available slots on Monday morning, often at 9 AM exactly. Calling at 9:01 AM gives you first access. Calling Friday afternoon puts you at the back of the next week’s queue. For Indiana’s Pet Friendly Services specifically, the online application opens Monday at 9 AM Eastern and sells out the same morning — have your account ready and information pre-filled before 9 AM.
The most common reason people wait three months for a spay/neuter appointment is applying to one program, waiting for a response, then applying to the next. Join every waitlist and apply to every program near you on the same day. Programs do not communicate with each other — you will not be disqualified for being on multiple lists. If two slots open at the same time, cancel one and keep the other. Also ask to be placed on each clinic’s cancellation list — cancellation slots often go to whoever called most recently, and a same-week opening is common at any clinic running 20+ appointments per day.
- Photo ID — a driver’s license, state ID, or passport. Required at virtually every program to verify residency and eligibility.
- Proof of benefits or income — your SNAP/EBT card, SSI award letter, Medicaid card, or most recent pay stub. Having this speeds the eligibility check and often qualifies you for a lower or zero-cost tier automatically.
- Proof of address — a utility bill, lease agreement, or official mail showing your current address in the program’s service area. ZIP-code eligibility is strictly verified at most municipal programs.
- Your pet’s rabies vaccination record if current — many clinics require proof of current rabies vaccination before surgery. If your pet isn’t vaccinated, ask whether the clinic can provide the vaccine at time of surgery for an additional fee rather than turning you away.
Four questions that prevent surprises on surgery day: (1) “Is the quoted price the total, including anesthesia and take-home pain medication?” (2) “Is there any weight-based surcharge for a [dog/cat] weighing approximately [weight]?” (3) “Do you still perform the surgery if my pet is in heat or pregnant, and is there any additional charge?” (4) “What do I bring on surgery day — is fasting required, and from what time?” These questions take two minutes and eliminate the most common points of friction that cause people to arrive for an appointment and face unexpected charges or a turned-away animal.
This is an independent informational guide and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by any organization listed. Program availability, pricing, eligibility requirements, geographic coverage, and contact information change frequently — verify directly with each program before relying on any detail here. Emancipet pricing ($89 cat / $125 dog) is based on publicly available information as of June 2026 and varies by location — confirm at emancipet.org. Friends of Animals certificates are mailed by USPS only (7–10 business days); IV fluids, take-home medications, and blood panels are NOT included and may be charged by the participating vet. BISSELL Pet Foundation Fix the Future events are coordinated through local host shelters, not directly through BISSELL. FixNation has relocated to Woodland Hills, CA — verify current address at fixnation.org before visiting. The 3.7 million surgery deficit figure is from Frontiers in Veterinary Science (Guerios/Clemmer/Levy, University of Florida, March 2025, PMC 11968670). All content is entirely original.