Animal Relief Fund (ARF) - Spay/Neuter Voucher Program (Orange County)

Animal Relief Fund (ARF) - Spay/Neuter Voucher Program (Orange County) is sponsored by OC Animal Allies. OC Animal Allies' Animal Relief Fund provides financial assistance to low-income Orange County pet owners through a voucher program that offers discounts for spay/neuter surgeries at participating veterinary hospitals and clinics.

Spay/Neuter Discount Voucher Application - OC Animal Allies Discount Spay/Neuter Voucher Application Vouchers Are ONLY accepted at approved hospitals where we have contracts and are non-transferrable. Vouchers offer a discount towards a spay/neuter surgery. All remaining costs are the responsibility of the voucher holder.

Please note there are other services which may be required by the veterinarian in order to ensure the safety of your pet. These are not covered by the voucher and are the responsibility of the voucher holder.

Some examples include, but are not limited to, the following: A pre-op exam to make sure the pet is healthy enough to undergo surgery IV catheter or blood work for senior pets over 4 years old Take home pain medications, antibiotics or e-collar Additional fees for anesthesia for brachycephalic dogs, and some breeds of cats such as Boxers, Pugs, Bulldogs, Persian Cats, Himalayan or Burmese Cats.

ARF Spay/Neuter Application 2026 " * " indicates required fields Step 1 of 7 - Instructions and acknowledgement URL This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Application process * I have read and understand the guidelines, instructions and requirements as outlined.

I understand that while OC Animal Allies makes effort to respond to everyone, due to the overwhelming number of applications submitted, I may not hear back at all, and acknowledge that it is my responsibility to find alternative resources to assist with the spay or neuter of my animal. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older. * Applications falsely submitted by minors will automatically be denied.

OC Animal Allies reserves the right to verify age and ask for proof of identification. I certify that I am at least 18 years of age or older.

Physical Address (PO BOX or Mailbox locations will be denied) * Alabama Alaska American Samoa Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Guam Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Northern Mariana Islands Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Puerto Rico Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah U.S. Virgin Islands Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Armed Forces Americas Armed Forces Europe Armed Forces Pacific *Must reside in Orange County CA Please enter area code and phone number only.

DO NOT enter a "1" before your number. Are you filling out this application on behalf of someone else? * Your Name * Please fill out your own full name.

Your Email Address * Please fill out your own email address. Your Phone Number * Please enter your own phone number. DO NOT place a "1" before your number.

What is your relationship to the applicant? * Are you single or married? * Enter the total number of people in your Household * Enter the total number of people in your Household Please enter a number from 1 to 25 .

How many adults are in your household? * Do you have legal dependents? * How many dependents over 18 in your household?

* How many children (under 18) in your household? Please provide the total income for your entire household. Include income from other family members, spouse, partner or anyone who contributes to the expenses of your household.

Answer honestly and provide explanations below. What is your TOTAL MONTHLY income? * This includes ALL forms of income; income from family members, employment, child support, alimony, rental, pension or retirement income and any income from government income or assistance programs.

Please provide details on your sources of income: * Please full explanations on the sources of all your households monthly income. Retirement pension or retirement income Government income or assistance programs Do you receive any other form of financial assistance? Please list which forms of assistance you receive.

Can you provide proof of income? Orange County Animal Allies reserves the right to request proof of income documentation. Does your household pay rent or mortgage?

* What is the TOTAL monthly rent or mortgage payment? * Please enter the total amount you pay to a bank or landlord. What is your portion of the monthly rent or mortgage payment?

* If you split with someone, please note only YOUR portion. Are you 18 years of age or older? * Are you 62 years or older?

* Are you a veteran or active military? * Thank you for your services. Which branch and when did you serve?

* Have you received assistance from OC Animal Allies in the past year? * Are you affiliated with a rescue or animal welfare group? * Please note which rescue or organization and in what capacity you are involved.

* Please note that you will no longer be eligible to receive vouchers from OC Animal Allies if information is falsified or omitted. Have you applied for CARE Credit? * Please Note: Applying for CARE Credit is a requirement for validation to receive financial assistance from Orange County Animal Allies.

If you choose not to apply, your application may be denied. Were you approved or denied? Do you have Pet Insurance?

* How many pets are in your household? How many pets are NOT spayed or neutered? * There will be additional costs or a co-payment required.

How much are you able to pay out of pocket per pet? Vouchers ONLY cover basic costs for anesthesia and organ removal. If you are unable to pay for the minimum required copayments we will not be able to issue a voucher.

Your household is limited to two vouchers per quarter. If you have more than two animals needing spaying or neutering, please email OC Animal Allies at Info@ocanimalallies. org with an explanation of your request.

REF: SN Additional Voucher Help NOTE: an additional cost for Brachyphalic breeds or flat-faced dogs and cats, may be required to receive an injection of Cerenia to ease breathing difficulties during anesthesia. Age * Indicate years, months, or weeks. Please note most vets require pets to be at least 4 months old before spay/neutering.

Weight * Please enter weight in pounds (lbs). Numerical values only. Spay/Neuter vouchers DO NOT cover vaccinations.

Is the pet(s) you are applying for current on vaccinations? * Note that Veterinarians will require that your pet is current on vaccinations prior to surgery. Max.

file size: 4 MB, Max. files: 6. How long have you had your pet?

* Where did you get your pet? * California law requires that pets adopted from shelters or rescues be spayed or neutered before adoption, including in Orange County. If you have adopted your pet from a shelter or rescue, please contact them for proof of spaying or neutering.

CHOOSE ONE Rescue Shelter Breeder Friend/Family Online What is the name of the Rescue or Shelter where you adopted your pet? * Are you applying for a second pet? * NOTE: an additional cost for Brachyphalic breeds or flat-faced dogs and cats, may be required to receive an injection of Cerenia to ease breathing difficulties during anesthesia Age * Indicate years, months, or weeks.

Please note most vets require pets to be at least 4 months old before spay/neutering. Weight * Please enter weight in pounds (lbs). Numerical values only.

How long have you had your pet? * Where did you get your pet? * California law requires that pets adopted from shelters or rescues be spayed or neutered before adoption, including in Orange County.

If you have adopted your pet from a shelter or rescue, please contact them for proof of spaying or neutering. Rescue Shelter Breeder Friend/Family On Line Spay/Neuter vouchers DO NOT cover vaccinations. Is the pet(s) you are applying for current on vaccinations?

* Note that Veterinarians will require that your pet is current on vaccinations prior to surgery. Max. file size: 4 MB, Max.

files: 6. If you have a regular veterinarian, please list name and city below. Agree to provide follow up story?

Please upload images of your pet here * Max. file size: 20 MB. How did you hear about us?

If you qualify for a voucher, will you be the one dropping your pet(s) off at the vet? * Yes No Please indicate who will be dropping your pet(s) off at the vet if not yourself. * Include the first and last name of this person as we will need to include them on the voucher.

Why you are applying for Spay/Neuter vouchers? I declare under penalty of perjury that the information provided above is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and I give OC Animal Allies permission to verify any information provided. This application is only for domestic cats and dogs (family pets).

It is not for feral cat TNR vouchers. Information for our feral cat TNR program can be found on our Feral and Stray Cats page. Applications completed with this application in order to receive feral vouchers will be rejected.