The Humane Society of Johnson County strongly urges the public to spay or neuter their pets to help control the pet population. As it is now, hundreds of stray and surrendered animals are euthanized by Johnson County Animal Control (not HSJC) every year because there are simply not enough willing homes to take them all in. By spaying or neutering your pet, you’re doing your part to decrease the euthanasia rate.
HSJC is partnering with Pets Alive Clinic in Bloomington to offer low cost spay/neuter services on the 1st Thursday of each month. We are limited to the first 30 applicants. Animals will be dropped off at the HSJC Pet Center and transported to Bloomington to have surgery. The animals will then return to HSJC the following day for pick up.
All animals must have a Patient Information form and an Admission form submitted to HSJC prior to being scheduled for surgery. Forms must be to our office to be scheduled for the next available date. You may print the forms from the following links.
Once the Patient Information form is returned to HSJC, the dog or cat may be scheduled for the first available spot.
Animals dropped off between 7:00 – 7:30 am at HSJC pet center the day of surgery and then picked up the following day at 12:00 pm at HSCJ pet center
Animals cannot be brought to HSJC pet center prior to 7:00 am. They cannot stay in the facility overnight. All animals must be picked up the following day by 12:30.
Fees :
All dogs $53
All cats $33
Feral Cats $33 includes the Rabies vaccine and ear tip; MUST be in feral trap
All dogs and cats (excluding feral cats) must have veterinarian proof of rabies and the annual 4-1 or 5-1 vaccine.
If the animal does not have their vaccines, an additional $12 for rabies and/or $12 for the 4 in 1 vaccine will be collected at the time of drop off.
All payments are in CASH at the time the animal is dropped off.
If additional medications are needed (e.g., additional pain medication-$8, e-collar-$8, etc.) money will be collected at the time the animal is picked.
An application for financial assistance may be filled out along with the Patient information form. You must show financial need with food stamps, Medicaid, unemployment, etc. Financial assistance does not pay for vaccines. Financial assistance is for Johnson County Residents only.
Financial Assitance for Spay/Neuter
The Humane Society of Johnson County also offers
a spay/neuter discount certificate to Johnson County residents.
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SpayNeuter Certificate for listed Veterinarians
Not convinced that spaying/neutering is the right decision for your animal?
Isn’t it wrong to deprive an animal of the natural right to reproduce?
No, it’s wrong to allow these animals to reproduce an estimated 17 million dogs and 30 million cats every year. Since there are not enough responsible homes available, many of these animals have to be euthanized.
If I find homes for my pets’ litters then I’m not contributing to the problem, am I?
Yes, you are. Only a certain number of people want pets. So every home you found for your pet’s offspring took a home away from a loving animal already at a shelter.
Shouldn’t every female pet have at least one litter before being spayed?
No. In fact, your pet will likely be healthier if she never goes into heat. Nor will her personality improve with motherhood. She is just as likely to become less social and more aggressive after having a litter as she is to become calmer and gentler.
Shouldn’t children experience the miracle of birth?
A more important lesson to teach your child would be that of compassion and concern for life itself by explaining why his or her pet should not have babies.
Doesn’t neutering alter an animal’s personality?
Personality changes that may result from neutering are for the better. Not being distracted by the instinctual need to find a mate helps stop roaming or embarrassing “mounts” of furniture and legs. It is likely that they will be calmer, though not less protective of their territory. Plus, being neutered is actually a healthier decision because neutered animals are less likely to develop prostate problems and testicular tumors.
Only females add to the overpopulation problem, right?
No, a male can father far more offspring in his lifetime than a female can mother.
Won’t animal shelters take care of the surplus animals?
The number of unwanted animals far exceeds the number of available homes. This leaves many loving and healthy animals in our community who must be euthanized as the only humane solution to this tragic dilemma. Only spaying and neutering will end the overpopulation problem.
