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Operation Pets Alive Public Spay/Neuter Program

Assistance program · The Woodlands, TX

The short version

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.

  • Appointment only, no walk-ins
  • Not for everyone: check who qualifies below
  • Prices are on their site (8 listed below)

Who can use it

Plan A is for households on government assistance or earning $40,000 a year or less; Plan B is for anyone else who can't afford regular vet pricing. Either way, you must live in one of the seven qualifying counties.

  • Must live in Grimes, Liberty, Montgomery, Polk, San Jacinto, Walker, or Waller County
  • Cats must be at least 4 months old, dogs at least 6 months old
  • Proof of residency required (plus proof of income for Plan A)

How to get in

Apply online, submit proof of residency (and income for Plan A), get your PS number by email, then call the assigned veterinary partner to book.

When

No hours or schedule on their site.

Grimes, Liberty, Montgomery, Polk, San Jacinto, Walker, and Waller counties

What it costs

Plan A spay/neuter (cat or dog)$60
Plan B cat spay/neuter$85
Plan B dog spay/neuter$140
rabies vaccine$10
microchipfree
heartworm test$20
FIV/FeLV test$20
bloodwork$68
  • Pay with: money order (for mail applications)
  • Vouchers: Approved applicants get a PS# to book directly with a partner veterinary clinic at the subsidized price.

What they do

  • spay/neuter surgery at a partner veterinary clinic
  • rabies and other vaccines
  • free microchip
  • heartworm test
  • FIV/FeLV test
  • bloodwork

For dogs, cats.

Good to know

Apply online first and get your PS number by email before calling the vet clinic to book — they won't schedule you without it.

We read this on the provider's own website on Sep 19, 2026: operationpetsalive.org/programs/spay-neuter. Spot a mistake?

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Walk-in OKOpen to everyonePrices listed

Emancipet Wayside Drive Clinic

Nonprofit clinic · 910 South Wayside Dr #100, Houston

Low-cost shots, spay or neuter, and other preventive care Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 6pm. Walk in or book online. Cat spay/neuter is $89, dog is $125. They don't treat sick or injured pets.

Walk-in OKOpen to everyonePrices listed

Emancipet Monroe Plaza Clinic

Nonprofit clinic · 8533 Gulf Fwy, Houston

Low-cost shots, spay or neuter, and other preventive care Monday and Thursday through Saturday, 10am to 6pm. Walk in or book online. Cat spay/neuter is $89, dog is $125.

Walk-in OKOpen to everyonePrices listed

Emancipet Northwest Freeway Clinic

Nonprofit clinic · 13830 NW Fwy, Houston

Low-cost shots, spay or neuter, and other preventive care inside the Northwest Freeway PetSmart, Wednesday through Saturday, 10am to 6pm. Walk in or book online.

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