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GUIDE TO FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS FOR SPAYING AND NEUTERING New Hampshire & Maine
WHY SPAY OR NEUTER? The number of unwanted dogs and cats surrendered to adoption centers each year is in the millions. While animal shelters and adoption facilities work hard to place all healthy, adoptable pets into new homes, euthanasia of these animals still happens, although less and less each year. There are many solutions to help reduce the number of unwanted pets - obedience and behavior training for pets and their people to foster the bond, more housing options for pet owners that rent, and spaying/neutering your pet. Cocheco Valley Humane Society strongly encourages spaying or neutering of pets to help with the overpopulation crisis. Spaying/neutering will not only prevent unwanted pregnancies, it will also make your pet healthier and live longer. There are several assistance programs available in NH and Maine. New Hampshire Animal Population Programs– Plan A This will be removed from state funding as of Jan 1 2010. Available to:New Hampshire residents who have adopted a cat or dog from an adoption center like Cocheco Valley Humane Society. COST: $40.00 – pet owners pay this fee directly to the veterinarian. Pre-surgery immunizations are not covered. PROCEDURE: For adopters only. For NH State residents only. At the time of adoption you will be given a surgical authorization form. Verify with your veterinarian that they accept the plan A. Present authorization form and pay the $40.00 co-pay to the veterinarian. The state reimburses the veterinarian for the remaining cost of the surgery. Plan B Available to:New Hampshire residents who receive, or are eligible for, benefits from: Food Stamps, Aid to the Needy Blind, Medicaid Old Age Assistance, AFDC, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Aid to the Permanently and Totally Disabled. COST:$25.00 – Pet owner pays fee directly to the veterinarian. Pre-surgery immunizations are covered up to $15.00. PROCUEDURE: For NH State residents ONLY. For pets you already own. Obtain a Plan B application, and list of veterinarians from: The NH Department of Agriculture, APC Program, State House Annex 33 Capitol Street, Concord, NH 03301, 603-271-3697. Complete Part 1 of the application and return it to the APC Program with proof of eligibility. (It will be sent back to you). Call a participating veterinarian for an appointment. Present Plan B application and pay $25.00 to the veterinarian.
NH SPAYING AND ALTERING SERVICE Available to:NH residents who need financial assistance. COST: Dogs: $70.00 females, $50.00 males Cats: $50.00 females $35.00 males PROCEDURE: Call or write for an application: NHAS, 8 Hutchins Street, Concord, NH, 03301 603-224-1361 (before 2:00 pm) If approved, mail in application with appropriate fee and you will be sent a certificate and a list of participating veterinarians. Call and make an appointment with a participating veterinarian.
Maine
HELP! FIX ME - Maine's Low Cost Spay/Neuter Program 1-800-367-1317 or (207) 287-7621 If you receive, or are eligible for, one of the following programs: Food Stamps Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Social Security Disability (SSD) Maine Care (Medicaid) You can have your cat fixed for $10.00, or our dog fixed for $20.00. M.A.M.A.
Animal Refuge League Humane Society-Waterville Area Friends of Feral Felines Control Animal Population Maine Veterinary Medical Association NATIONWIDE FRIENDS OF ANIMALS PROGRAM Available to: Any cat or dog owner regardless of financial need. COST: Dogs: $75.00 females $54.00 males Cats: $55.00 females $40.00 males PROCEDURE: 1. Call or write for an application: Friends of Animals, PO Box 30054, Hartford, CT 06150 800-321-PETS (800-321-7387) 2. Mail in application with appropriate fee. 3. Upon receipt of certificate, make an appointment with any participating veterinarian. A list will be sent with your application.
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