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PALS Spay/Neuter Voucher Program

Assistance program · 8401 Ranch Road 12, San Marcos, TX 78666

Checked Nov 1, 2026 on the program's website · How we check

The short version

Vouchers that cover spay or neuter plus a microchip at PALS in San Marcos, for income-eligible Hays County residents. You pay only a $10 fee for cats or $25 for dogs. Book a time and apply online, then wait for approval.

  • Appointment only, no walk-ins
  • Not for everyone: check who qualifies below
  • Prices are on their site (2 listed below)

Who can use it

For Hays County residents who are low-income, unemployed, have a medical hardship, get Medicaid, SNAP or SSI, meet TEXCAP income guidelines, are veterans or active military, or are students. Caldwell, Guadalupe and Comal residents may get help when funds allow.

  • Dogs and cats only; no rabbits
  • Up to 5 vouchers per family per year
  • Not for shelter or rescue animals; strays you have taken in are OK
  • Rabies vaccine is not covered and is required
  • Add-on services cost extra

How to get in

Pick an appointment time and apply for the voucher online. Wait for approval by email before you bring your pet. Apply under the full legal name of the person bringing the pet.

When

Vouchers are used on PALS's weekly surgery days.

What it costs

Voucher processing fee, cats$10
Voucher processing fee, dogs$25
  • Vouchers: Voucher covers surgery and microchip; you pay the processing fee.

What they do

  • voucher covering spay/neuter surgery
  • free microchip with lifetime registration

For dogs, cats.

Good to know

If you are not approved, you will get an email with other low-cost options.

We read this on the provider's own website on Nov 1, 2026: preventalitter.com/voucher-application, preventalitter.com/low-cost-spay-and-neuter. Spot a mistake?

If this one is full

Walk-in OKCheck if you qualify

Emancipet Austin "Free Days" Mobile Clinic

Spay / neuter clinic · Mobile / rotating sites

Rabies shot free

Free spay or neuter for dogs and cats on a mobile clinic that visits Austin parks and rec centers. Austin and Travis County residents only. No appointment: line up at 6am, first come, first served, and spots run out.

Checked Nov 1, 2026 on the clinic's website

Walk-in OKCheck if you qualify

Austin Animal Services Community Cats Program (SNR and TNR)

Assistance program · 7201 Levander Loop, Austin

Feral cat surgery free

Free spay or neuter, rabies shot and ear tip for unowned outdoor cats in Austin and unincorporated Travis County. Drop off 1 or 2 cats at the shelter, Monday to Friday 11am to 5pm, no appointment. Or ask for volunteer trappers by email.

Checked Nov 1, 2026 on the program's website

By appointmentCheck if you qualify

Austin Humane Society Community Cat Program

Spay / neuter clinic · 124 W. Anderson Lane, Austin

Feral cat surgery $25

Spay or neuter plus rabies shot for unowned outdoor cats trapped in Travis County, $25 per cat. Book a clinic spot online first; no walk-ins. Cats must come in a covered humane trap.

Checked Nov 1, 2026 on the clinic's website

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