Resources for Spaying & Neutering

One of the root causes of Economic Euthanasia is the lack of awareness about how critical spaying and neutering are — not only for individual pet health but for preventing the overwhelming overpopulation of dogs and cats.

The Scope of the Problem

A single unspayed female dog and her offspring can produce over 500 puppies in just seven years. For cats, the numbers are even more staggering — one unspayed female and her offspring can produce around 5,000 kittens in the same timeframe.

This unchecked population growth has devastating consequences. According to the AVMA, over $1 billion is spent annually by taxpayers and private agencies to capture, house, and often euthanize unwanted animals. In the U.S. alone, 6 to 8 million homeless animals enter shelters every year. Tragically, only half are adopted. The remainder — many of them healthy, loving animals — are euthanized due to a lack of space and resources.

Health Benefits for Your Pet

Spaying and neutering are also powerful tools for protecting your pet’s health. According to a comprehensive University of Georgia study involving over 70,000 companion animals:

Neutered male dogs lived 18% longer
Spayed female dogs lived 26% longer
Altered dogs had an average lifespan of 9.4 years, compared to 7.9 years for intact dogs

These procedures also drastically reduce the risk of serious and potentially fatal conditions such as:

Ovarian and testicular cancer
Prostate disease
Pyometra (a severe uterine infection)
Mammary cancer (malignant in 50% of dogs and 90% of cats)

How Treasured Pets Can Help

Treasured Pets’ Spaying & Neutering Support Program works to ensure that every pet guardian has access to this essential care:

Start with local resources. Scroll down to explore our curated list of low-cost or free spay/neuter clinics and programs.
If you've exhausted all other options, Treasured Pets may be able to provide direct financial assistance. To qualify:
- You must complete our financial aid application
- You must provide proof that local and state spay/neuter programs have denied service

💡 Note: This program is currently available to residents of the Tampa–St. Petersburg–Clearwater, FL Metro Area. If you're located outside this region, we recommend starting with your county or state's pet welfare services, or using the tools listed below.

National & Florida-Based Resources

🔎 United Spay Alliance
Nationwide interactive locator map that helps pet parents find affordable spay/neuter services in their area.
🔗 Visit United Spay Alliance Map

🐾 Spay Florida
A member of the United Spay Alliance, Spay Florida connects guardians to local nonprofit clinics that provide high-quality care at cost, with no hidden fees.
🔗 Visit Spay Florida

🏛 Hillsborough County Voucher Program
If you live in Hillsborough County, FL, the local government offers Spay & Neuter Vouchers to help offset the cost.
🔗 Check Eligibility & Apply

Your Impact Matters

Choosing to spay or neuter is one of the most impactful decisions a pet parent can make. It helps prevent the heartbreak of Economic Euthanasia by reducing overpopulation, lowering shelter intake, and improving the health of the animals we love.

Together, we can make a lasting difference — one surgery at a time.