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