SNAC Qualifications & Procedures

The Spay-Neuter Assistance Clarksville program is for pet owners who are residents of Montgomery Co. (or military members residing at Fort Campbell or Oak Grove, KY) and on a fixed or limited income. Qualifications typically include individuals that can provide current proof of receiving any of the following:

If none of the above apply to you, but you feel your low annual household income may still qualify you, be sure to contact us. If you are certain you won't qualify, visit our referral page for a list of low cost spay-neuter clinics in the middle TN area.

Once you receive the voucher:

A list of participating veterinarians will be included with the voucher. Please call a veterinarian from that list to schedule an appointment.
Show up on the scheduled day & time with your voucher & proof of rabies in hand. If you do not have a current rabies certificate or tag, the vet will require that a rabies vaccination be administered prior to surgery at your expense.
The voucher covers the spay or neuter surgery ONLY. Any additional services or expenses will be your responsibility.

NOTE: Additional costs will be incurred (at your expense), if your pet is:

In heat
Pregnant
Still lactating (milk usually dries up about 2 weeks after the last baby is weaned; also, be warned that female cats can get pregnant while nursing, so keep her contained!)
Overweight/Obese
Has undescended testicles (known as cryptorchid)

REASONS TO SPAY OR NEUTER

Your pet will live a longer and healthier life.
It will improve your pet’s behavior.
Your male won't have the urge to roam away from home to find a mate.
Your female won't go into heat, which attracts males.
Your female dog will no longer stain floors or furniture when she goes into heat.
No more litters of puppies & kittens to care for and place into new homes.
It packs a powerful punch in our fight against pet overpopulation!
It’s the right thing to do!
Read Sam's Story

MYTHS ABOUT SPAYING & NEUTERING

Your male dog will not lose his “manhood” if he is neutered. In fact, there is less "mess" and it will add years to the life of your dog by reducing his chances of getting prostate cancer.
It is not healthier for the female to go into her first heat cycle. In fact, doing so increases her chances of getting ovarian or mammary cancers.
Your pet will not get lazy or fat. Lack of exercise & overfeeding make animals fat!
Children need not witness the “miracle” of birth by watching unwanted animals being born. Allowing your pets to produce offspring that you have no intention of keeping teaches children irresponsibility.