spay &
neuter

Spaying and neutering helps prevent pet overpopulation in our community. That’s why all pets adopted from Winnebago County Animal Services are spayed or neutered before going home. We also help connect families to a variety of affordable spay and neuter resources.

spay and neuter resources

Low Income Vouchers

Winnebago County, in conjunction with the Greater Rockford Veterinary Medical Association, offers assistance toward spay and neuter services for pet owners who qualify as low-income.  Qualified residents are able to purchase a voucher for $20. Services are provided by the area veterinary hospitals. The remainder of the cost of the spay/neuter is covered by the Winnebago County Spay/Neuter fund and is paid directly to participating veterinarians.

To be eligible for the Pet Population Low Income Vouchers, residents must:

To prove eligibility, applicants must:

NOTE: Animal Services is not obligated to reimburse veterinary charges for necessary/recommended medical treatment not related to the sterilization surgery. Applicants should check their veterinarian for his/her procedure and process when utilizing the Pet Population Voucher.

Other Providers

For those who do not qualify under low-income guidelines, there are other organizations that offer spay and neuter resources. Visit their websites to learn more about programs, eligibility and fees.