The Anderson Humane Society in Anderson, South Carolina has a targeted spay/neuter program, aimed at assisting those citizens most in need: the elderly, disabled, on social security, or having a very low income.

Local participating veterinarians reduce their fees for the program. The client co-pay covers a portion of the cost, and the balance is covered by Humane Society membership dues and donations.
Heidi Wolko, who runs the program, says, “Please do not jeopardize this program and the relationship with the participating veterinarians by applying although you might not qualify financially.  There are many Anderson County residents whose pets could not be spayed or neutered if it were not for this program and the wonderful veterinarians who participate.  Please do not abuse this program but help keep it alive for those who really need it!  If you are not sure you qualify or you have a special circumstance, please call us at (864) 225-9855 to see if we can help you.”

How The Program Works:
This program is intended for needy residents of Anderson County only.

If you meet the requirements of the program listed below, you will be asked to complete an application and mail payment to the Anderson County Humane Society. Upon receipt of your application and payment the Humane Society will send you a Spay/Neuter Certificate redeemable during a specified time period for the spaying or neutering of your pet.  This certificate will show the name, address and phone number of the veterinary clinic where the surgery will be performed.  The Humane Society will notify the clinic of your certificate.

Cost to Client: - Fee Payable to AHS 
Male Dog $40.00 Male Cat $25.00
Female Dog $45.00 Female Cat $35.00

AHS's spay/neuter program includes the surgery, vaccinations (FVRCP & Rabies/cats or DHLPP & Rabies/dog), one night's hospitalization (if deemed necessary by the veterinarian), and a return visit for stitch removal, if needed.  Other charges are the responsibility of the owner and payable to the veterinary clinic.

Requirements of the program - All participants must meet one or more of the following financial criteria:
Elderly, Disabled, Social Security, Low Income (Gross monthly wages per household, 1 person $1200, 2 persons $1500, 3 persons $1800, 4 persons $2100, 5 persons $2500, 6 persons $2800).   This information is subject to verification.
  • Minimum age of pet at time of surgery is 6 months.
  • Fee payable to Veterinarian at the time of surgery
  • There is an additional $25 charge for any female dog or cat, in heat or pregnant at the time of surgery.

    Missed appointments/ appointments not cancelled four working days in advance will be charged $20

Upon receiving your certificate - contact the veterinary clinic listed on the certificate to make an appointment within the authorized time period.  At the time of surgery you must:

  1. Give the certificate to the clinic.
  2. Provide WRITTEN PROOF of your pet's current vaccinations your pet might have already had.
  3. Pay any additional charges to the clinic for in heat or pregnant or missed appointments. 
  4. Cats must be confined in a carrier upon arrival at the clinic for surgery.
    The Veterinarian will treat your animal for flea and tick infestation at your expense if they arrive in a condition harmful to their health.
  5. Pay any additional charges to the clinic for services you may choose, i.e.; pre-op blood work, feline leukemia test or vaccine, heartworm test or prevention, etc.
  6. The Veterinarian reserves the right to postpone surgery if the animal is not healthy enough to undergo the surgery.

Your participation in this program is strictly voluntary.  The Anderson Humane Society assumes no risk for the health of your pet or for the outcome of the surgery.   NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED FOR UNUSED OR EXPIRED CERTIFICATES.  The Anderson Humane Society reserves the right to modify or cancel this program at any time.  If you have an animal that needs to be spayed/neutered AND YOU MEET OUR FINANCIAL CRITERIA, please call our hotline at (864) 225-9855 to request an application.  Please be sure to leave your telephone number so we may call you back.

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