Non-profit organizations offer free or low-cost resources to pets, including pet food, vaccines, and spay and neuter services. 

Animal Care Centers of NYC

The Animal Care Centers of NYC (ACC) provides a variety of resources for New Yorkers in need and their pets.  

Learn more about the ACC's Community Pets Program.

American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) offers spay and neuter services at mobile clinics.  Services are available to cats and dogs belonging to New York City residents in select zip codes. 

The fee is $125. Services are free if you receive Cash Assistance. 

The ASPCA does not schedule appointments. On the morning of the clinic, you must go to the ASPCA website to complete an eligibility survey and add your pet to the waitlist. If you are accepted onto the waitlist, the exact location of the clinic will be texted to you. 

Learn more about ASPCA's mobile spay and neuter clinics.

Learn about ASPCA's urgent care services.

Food Pantries

Food pantries sometimes carry pet food and supplies. Call ahead to ask about supplies.

View a list of NYC pet food pantries.

Humane Society

The Humane Society provides affordable spay and neuter services for dogs and cats. Pit bulls and pit bull mixes are spayed or neutered for free.  

The clinic is located at 306 East 59th Street in Manhattan. Appointments are required. 

Online 

Learn more about the Humane Society's spaying and neutering services.

By Phone

Call 311 or 212-NEW-YORK (212-639-9675) for help.

Mayor’s Alliance for NYC's Animals

The Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals provides more information on affordable pet services, including vaccine and vet care and pet supplies.

Find resources with the Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals.

NYC Health Department

The NYC Health Department provides information on free and low-cost spay and neuter services.

Find affordable spay and neuter services with the NYC Health Department.