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* This page, Spay/Neuter Voucher Program, is offered by * Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources Since 2014, the Fund has spent over 3 million dollars helping over 21,000 cats and dogs in Massachusetts! We distribute spay/neuter vouchers weekly based on revenue and surgery capacity. Animals in municipal shelters and in emergency situations get priority assistance.
For voucher inquiries please email Sheri. Gustafson@mass. gov If you have an emergency situation after hours or on the weekend, please contact Sheri at 617-626-1740.
To find out if an animal qualifies for a voucher, please see our Animal Eligibility Page. **Please keep in mind, the Mass Animal Fund program was created for the purpose of reducing animal homelessness in Massachusetts, so we can only provide vouchers for spay/neuter for local cats and dogs.
** * For Massachusetts Residents (Current HOLD on New Applications) * For Feral Cat Caregivers (voucher availability currently restricted) * For Animal Control Officers * For Participating Spay/Neuter Providers * Additional Pet Assistance For Massachusetts Residents (Current HOLD on New Applications) Please note: We are currently **not** accepting new applications in this category.
**This program is primarily run off voluntary donations so wait times can only be estimated:**Currently the Fund has over 200 animals on our waitlist, so we have a temporary hold on accepting new voucher requests. We encourage ALL owners to look for low-cost resources.
Please visit the websites below to search for low-cost spay/neuter services in your area: Low-Cost Spay/Neuter in Eastern Massachusetts Cape Cod, and NH: Animal Rescue League of Boston (Boston and South Shore areas) A Helping Paw HumaneNH location Boston Pet Clinics (Multiple locations) Cape Ann Animal AidMA North Shore Come Together Animal ClinicBoston Concerned Citizens for Animalscertificate program Lowell Humane SocietyLowell Love is Life Veterinary Clinic Franklin MSPCA (multiple locations listed on website) Nantucket Safe HarborNantucket Salem Animal Rescue LeagueNH location South Shore Animal ServicesHanover South Shore Humane Braintree Low-Cost Spay/Neuter in Central and Western Massachusetts: Berkshire Humane Society ClinicPittsfield Dakin Humane SocietySpringfield Here Today, Adopted Tomorrow SanctuaryCats only assistance for specific towns Second Chance Animal Services(Multiple locations) You can explore even more low-cost spay/neuter options across MA by visiting:Massachusetts Animal Coalition spay/neuter site or the United Spay Alliance spay/neuter search site.
When we resume accepting applications,**voucher requests are made through your local ACO (Animal Control Officer), we cannot accept applications directly from residents. ** To save time you can prefill in our spay and neuter voucher application to give to your local ACO. **Do you own a cat or dog that is not spayed or neutered?
** Is the cost of surgery a financial hardship for you or your family? The Mass Animal Fund may be able to help through our free spay/neuter vouchers form low-income residents for their cats and dogs. You may be eligible to receive a voucher if you receive or qualify for government help such as: (TAFDC, SSI, VS, SNAP, WIC, etc.).
Massachusetts residents who qualify can apply by contacting their local animal control officer. Contact information for municipal animal control officers is available here:ACO List. Have you submitted an application and want to know where you are on the waitlist?
Refer to the waitlist number given to you in the approval email and check out the waitlist status pages below. If you did not receive a waitlist number, contact Sheri. Gustafson@mass.
gov Waitlist status check page for dogs Waitlist status check page for cats Already have a voucher and need to schedule surgery? Visit our Find a Provider page to find a participating veterinarian. Already applied for a voucher through your ACO and want to find out where you are on the waitlist,contact Sheri.
Gustafson@mass. gov For Feral Cat Caregivers (voucher availability currently restricted) Do you manage a feral colony? The Mass Animal Fund may have funds to help with the spaying/neutering feral cats.
Eligible cats are those that are homeless, un-owned, free-roaming, unsocialized, and appear healthy. To be eligible these cats must be released back into their home colony, and receive a 3/8"ear tip at the time of surgery. Caregivers seeking help should contact their local animal control officer.
**We cannot accept applications directly from caregivers. ** Vouchers must be in-hand before trapping and transporting the cat(s) to surgery. Already have a voucher and need to schedule surgery?
Visit our Find a Provider pageto find a participating veterinarian. For Animal Control Officers Animal control officers can request vouchers for animals in their community. Homeless cats and dogs in municipal shelters, cats and dogs owned by low income residents, and feral cats may qualify for help.
Not sure if an animal qualifies? Please review our Animal Eligibility Page. To request vouchers for animals in ACO Care submit an ACO Voucher Request Form, to request a voucher for an owned animal submit anOwned Animal Voucher Request Form.
To request vaccine vouchers for animals in ACO ( that have already been spayed/neutered) submit a Vaccine Only Request Form. To request vouchers for a feral cat project submit Community Cat Assistance Request Form. Forms can be emailed or faxed: Email:Sheri.
Gustafson@mass. govFax: 617-626-1733. Requests need to be for specific animals; no general requests are accepted.
For Participating Spay/Neuter Providers Mass Animal Fund Providers may request a voucher for low-income clients who qualify for assistance. Not sure if an animal qualifies? Please review our Animal Eligibility Page.
To request a voucher submit a Voucher Request Form to Sheri. Gustafson@mass. govRequests need to be for specific animals; no general requests are accepted.
Additional Pet Assistance * MSPCA's statewide list of pet food pantries in Massachusetts * Pet Help Finder's page to search for general veterinary, supplies or boarding services * Find a Veterinary Provider * Become a Veterinary Provider, Municipal Partner or MAF Trainer * Has your animal been helped through the voucher Program? Tell us your story!
* Voucher Program Partner Resources * Donate to Help Animals in Massachusetts Help Us Improve Mass. gov with your feedback
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