PLANNED PetHood Fees
Spay or Neuter Base Price* (as of July 1, 2021)
The fee rates below are available to any resident of Santa Cruz County who chooses to use our PLANNED PetHood program, regardless of income. If you feel that you may qualify for our limited income rates, please click here for more information.
| Dog | $300 |
| Cat | $150 |
| Rabbit | $150 |
*SITUATIONS WHICH MAY EXTEND BASE PRICE: Animals over 100 lbs., in heat, pregnant or cryptorchid – add $50. Animals determined obese by veterinarian add $50. Animals over 7 years of age are required to receive a blood panel for an additional $75. Late drop-off fee (more than 20 minutes) is $20. Reschedule fee for missed appointments is $25.
Fees for Additional Required Services
| Microchip ID including registration | $10 |
| License for altered dog | $29 |
| Rabies vaccination (dogs and cats) | $10 |