AdvoCAT Spay/Neuter Voucher Program

The AdvoCAT Spay & Neuter Voucher Program has been made possible by the generous support of the Franklin County Commissioners and donors to the AdvoCAT Spay & Neuter Fund of the Capital Area Humane Society.

· Veterinary clinics agree to participate in the program and honor the voucher in exchange for a free spay or neuter surgery and rabies vaccination for your cat, which is then reimbursed by the Humane Society. 

· Limited to Franklin County residents.

· Program for clients in low income neighborhoods, Good Samaritans willing  to take in stray cat they found and referrals from humane agents.

· Only one voucher per household per year.

· Vouchers are good for 45 days after the date of issue.  If your voucher expires, no further vouchers will be issued to you.  

What about feral cats?

This program is not intended for feral cats.  The Capital Area Humane Society has for many years provided free spay/neuter services for as many established feral cat caregivers as our resources allow through the Feral Fix program. We continue to strengthen that program in order to reduce the number of feral cats in Central Ohio.  The AdvoCAT Spay & Neuter Voucher Program focuses on providing support and resources to clients willing to keep and work with socialized cats. Ultimately, increasing the number of altered owned cats will also help decrease the number of feral cats by preventing the birth of unwanted kittens vulnerable to abandonment.

AdvoCAT Spay & Neuter Program Information

AdvoCAT Spay & Neuter Application

The Capital Area Humane Society hosts subsidized Spay & Neuter Clinics monthly with services provided by Shelter Outreach Services of Ohio (SOS).  SOS works with rescue groups/shelters to offer spay/neuter programs to serve both homeless pets and pets from low income families that are in need of subsidized veterinary care.

· Appointment required.  Same day drop-off and pick-up.

· Available to cats only.  The cost is $35 for male cats and $55 for female cats.

· Open to people who can demonstrate they are low income.  To demonstrate that you are low income, you must simply provide a copy of a statement or payment stub indicating receipt of any form of government assistance.

· Payment must be received in advance to confirm the appointment.  When the Humane Society calls to confirm, you will have one week to send in proof of income status and prepay for the surgical service.  Payment for vaccinations or other services will not be required in advance.

Feral Fix

The Capital Area Humane Society’s Feral Fix Program is designed to support the work of feral cat caregivers by providing access to spay and neuter services for ferals involved in TNR (Trap, Neuter and Return) programs throughout Central Ohio. 

· Application and appointment required.

· The Humane Society generally designates one day each week as a “feral cat” spay and neuter day.  Trapped ferals are dropped off by their caregivers in the morning, and picked up for post surgical observation later that same day.

· Each cat receives testing for Feleuk and FIV and spay or neuter surgery, as well as vaccinations and ear-tipping for future identification.

· Microchipping is also available (at the caregivers request) at the Humane Society’s cost (currently $5) for the chip, implantation and registration.

· Due to concerns of spreading dangerous viral diseases to other cats in the community, those cats that test positive for feline leukemia or FIV will be humanely euthanized while under anesthesia.