MONTEREY COUNTY — SPCA Monterey County is offering free mobile spay and neuter surgeries in February and March for dogs and cats in South Monterey County.
These clinics for local residents only are sponsored by Hitchcock Road Animal Services and staffed by SPCA Monterey County’s veterinary team. They are open to dogs, feral cats and friendly cats located in South Monterey County, from Chualar south to the county lines.
The free clinics are in addition to the low-cost SPCA Veterinary Clinic — available by appointment Monday through Friday each week — which spays and neuters more than 8,000 animals every year and offers free feral cat surgeries year-round.
“As always, our affordable Veterinary Clinic at the SPCA remains open to all Monterey County residents,” stated the organization.
Upcoming free surgeries in South Monterey County include: Wednesdays, Feb. 12 and March 19, at King City Recreation Center, 401 Division St., King City; and Wednesdays, Feb. 26 and March 5, at Soledad Lions Club, 161 Park St., Soledad.
Appointments and $25 deposits to hold spots are required. The deposits are fully refundable when residents arrive at their appointment with their pet.
The free surgeries also include rabies vaccinations and FVRCP (for cats) and DA2PP (for dogs). All feral cats must be in humane traps, all friendly cats must be in cat carriers and all dogs must be on leash. Make appointments now at spcamc.org/vet-clinic.
“Since the SPCA Veterinary Clinic opened in 1976, our work has greatly reduced pet overpopulation in Monterey County and made a difference for the pets and people who count on us by providing high-quality, affordable surgeries,” stated the SPCA. “We have spayed and neutered over 180,000 animals, preventing the birth of hundreds of thousands of unwanted pets in our community. This year, we expect to spay and neuter over 8,000 local animals, including over 1,600 free feral cat surgeries.”
SPCA actively seeks donations from the community to help cover its services.
“Donor support makes our lifesaving services possible, from spay/neuter to animal rescue, disaster response, sheltering all types of animals, our pet food bank, wildlife rescue, humane education, emergency surgeries, and more,” stated SPCA. “Your love truly changes lives.”
To donate, or for more information, visit spcamc.org/donate.
