New Hampshire Spay/Neuter Programs
Plan A: State Shelter Adopter’s Program
A pet adopted from a local shelter is eligible for spay/neuter assistance. An authorization form can be obtained by the shelter staff at time of adoption. There are many participating NH Veterinarians. The shelter can help you select a veterinarian near you.
Plan B: State Low-Income Program
A pet owner is eligible for this program if they are receiving benefits from the following programs:
- Food Stamp Program
- Supplemental Security Income Program
- Healthy Kids Golds Program
- Temporary Aid to Needy Families Program
- Needy Blind Program
- Senior Adult Assistance Program
- Air to the Permanently and Totally disable Program
Requests for applications can be made by calling the Program Administrator, NH Department Of Agriculture at
603-271-3697.
Each animal requires a separate application.
If you do not qualify for the above plans, and cannot afford the cost of surgery because of unemployment or underemployment, an application can be requested by calling Barbara at 603-224-1361 before 2:00 pm.
Barbara will discuss the cost of spay/neutering with you and provide a list of participating Vets.
Plan C: $25 NH Spay and Neuter Program
Many people may not realize they might qualify for $25 spay and neutering for their dogs and cats. This has been in effect since 1994 and is still the same price. Confirmed Feb 5th by Stephen K Crawford, NH’s state veterinarian. There are forms to fill out to prove you qualify. (attached)
When asked where to find a list of participating veterinarians he replied:
“We don’t post a list of practices since it can change, and we lack the staffing to keep it current. When someone contacts the program for an application for their pet, the program assistant provides them a current list of participating practices that are local to the applicant’s address. Thanks for your willingness to share a mention of the APCP.” It is not mandatory for veterinarians. They also have to fill out paperwork to qualify. But, as spay and neutering costs are in the hundreds of dollars this is worth checking out.
Please let us know how it goes if you apply for this assistance.
Chapter 437-A ANIMAL POPULATION CONTROL (state.nh.us)
https://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/…/XL/437-A/437-A-mrg.htm
Questions/answers:
https://www.agriculture.nh.gov/…/faq-animal-control.htm…
Spay/neuter application:
https://www.agriculture.nh.gov/…/apcp-application.pdf
Spay/neuter income verification form: https://www.agriculture.nh.gov/…/apcp-income…
