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Spay Waggin’

If getting your pet spayed or neutered is cost-prohibitive, the Animal Rescue League of Boston’s (ARL) Spay Waggin’ can help. The Spay Waggin’ provides high-quality, affordable spay/neuter services to animals in need on Cape Cod and the South Shore.

ARL Vet doing surgery on ARL's Spay Waggin'

spay/neuter surgeries performed since 2000

What is Spay/Neuter?

 A spay is the surgical removal of a female’s reproductive organs so that she can no longer become pregnant. A neuter is the surgical removal of a male animal’s testicles so that he cannot impregnate a female.The surgeries are performed by a veterinarian while animals are under general anesthesia so that they do not feel pain. When someone says an animal is “fixed” or “altered” that means the animal has been spayed or neutered. 

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Book an Appointment

Appointments can be made through our scheduling website.
For questions about ARL’s Spay Waggin’, please email spaywaggin@arlboston.org.


1-877-590-SPAY(7729)


Emails to the Spay Waggin’ and voicemails left on the Spay Waggin’ phone line
will be returned within 
3-5 business days.
Book a Dog or Cat Appointment

CATS

white and gray cat with yellow eyes

Spay and neuter package includes:

  • Brief Veterinary Exam
  • Spay or Neuter
  • Rabies vaccine
  • Feline distemper vaccine
  • Treatment for fleas, ear mites, and intestinal parasites
  • Nail trim

Cost: Female or male cat: $150

Add-ons:
Microchip – additional $30
FeLV/FIV test – additional $30

Book an Appointment: Before booking your appointment, please see the Spay Waggin’s guidelines and forms. Appointments for cat spay or neuter can be booked online or by phone at 1-877-590-SPAY(7729). Messages left on the Spay Waggin’ line will only be returned within 3-5 business days if an appointment is available.

Book a cat appointment

DOGS

brown medium sized dog looking at the camera

Spay and neuter package includes:

  • Brief Veterinary Exam
  • Spay or Neuter
  • Rabies vaccine
  • Canine distemper vaccine
  • Nail trim

Cost:
Female or male dog under 50 pounds: $275
Female or male dog 50-55 pounds: $325

Email spaywaggin@arlboston.org to ask about our special Pit Bull pricing!

Add-ons:
Microchip – additional $30
Heartworm test – additional $30

Book an Appointment: Before booking your appointment, please see the Spay Waggin’s guidelines and forms. Appointments for dog spay or neuter can be booked online or by phone at 1-877-590-SPAY(7729). Messages left on the Spay Waggin’ line will only be returned within 3-5 business days if an appointment is available.

Please note: The Spay Waggin’ adheres to strict weight guidelines for dog appointments.

Book a dog appointment

FERAL CATS

tabby community cat

Spay and neuter package includes:

  • Visual Exam
  • Spay or Neuter
  • Rabies vaccine
  • Feline distemper vaccine
  • Treatment for fleas, ear mites, and intestinal parasites
  • Ear tip

Cost: Female or male cat: $100

Book an Appointment: Before booking your appointment, please see the Spay Waggin’s guidelines and forms. Appointments for feral cat spay or neuter must be booked by phone 1-877-590-SPAY(7729). Messages left on the Spay Waggin’ line will only be returned within 3-5 business days if an appointment is available.


Scheduled Stops

The Spay Waggin’ rotates through the following stops throughout Southeastern Massachusetts: Brockton, Boston, Falmouth, New Bedford, Kingston, North Dartmouth, Taunton, and Wareham.


Spay Waggin’ Guidelines and Forms

Note the following important information about ARL’s Spay Waggin’ services:

  • All cats and dogs should be between the ages of 2 months and 5 years.
  • We accept dogs up to 55 lbs. There is an additional fee of $50 for dogs between 50-55 lbs.
  • Spay Waggin’ appointments are pre-paid only, and the fee is non-refundable unless the appointment is canceled 48 hours prior to the scheduled date.
  • Before your appointment, please download these important forms and instructions:
Pre-Surgical Guidelines
Post-Operative Instructions
Surgical Consent Form

Clients and visitors of ARL and BVC are kindly asked to observe the most current CDC guidelines to present the spread of respiratory viral illnesses.


The Spay Waggin’ is funded by the generous donations of ARL supporters. Please make a gift to ARL today, so that we can continue Spay Waggin’ services to help animals in our community.

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