6 programs can help with the cost. Each has its own rules about who qualifies, so read the details before you apply.
Assistance program · Mobile / rotating sites
A $20 mobile clinic visit gets your dog or cat spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped. Currently limited to Harris County Precinct 3 residents; sign up online about a week ahead — appointments fill fast.
Assistance program · Houston
Free help for Houston's community cat colonies: borrow a humane trap, get a surgery voucher for a low-cost clinic, and get guidance on trapping and after-care. Email to get started.
Assistance program · Houston
Free or reduced-cost spay and neuter for homeless outdoor cats in the Houston area, for trappers who agree to return cats to where they were found. Contact HOPE online to get an ID and a clinic referral.
Assistance program · Montgomery
Grants to help low-income families in Montgomery, Harris, and nearby counties pay for spay or neuter surgery, redeemed at partner low-cost clinics. Email ASVT to ask for help.
Assistance program · The Woodlands
Subsidized spay and neuter surgery for Montgomery County pets through partner vet clinics, plus a pet food pantry for qualifying seniors. Appointments only — call the hotline and leave a message; spots fill fast.
Assistance program · The Woodlands
Two subsidized spay/neuter plans for Grimes, Liberty, Montgomery, Polk, San Jacinto, Walker, and Waller county residents: $60 if you're on government assistance or earn under $40,000 a year, $85-$140 if you don't qualify for that. Apply online, then call a partner vet to book.