Spay and Neuter Resources for Los Angeles Residents

Spay and Neuter Resources for Los Angeles Residents

Statistics you should know

$11+
Million
provided in grants for surrender prevention,
 spay/neuter & related programs since 2005.
$1.7
Million
in spay and neuter grant funding distributed in 2024.
Demand for spay and neuter has increased by
61%
in one year alone.
More than
1000
spay and neuter procedures completed through MFA-funded community clinics in 2024.
Recent studies show more than
34,000
pets in Los Angeles are in need of spay or neuter, and more than 88,000 county wide.
The average length of stay for an animal entering the shelter system is
20
days, at a cost of approximately $40 per day.
Sterilizing a single female cat can lead to a potential savings of more than
$40,000
in her lifetime. Spay and neuter saves taxpayer dollars.

Follow these steps to get your pet spayed or neutered

STEP 1

Identify if you are in LA City or LA County by zip, to verify which
voucher you need.

IDENTIFY HERE
LA CITY Voucher
LA County Voucher

STEP 2

Find a participating shelter or veterinarian for your spay or neuter once you’ve secured your city or county voucher.*

*Vouchers do expire – be sure to check your voucher’s expiration date and make your appointment within the valid dates.

LA City Controller Map LA Animal Services
LA County