Low-income spay/neuter program (LISN) — Rochester Animal Services runs a low-income spay and neuter program for City of Rochester residents; call 585-428-7729 for details. ✓
Adoption: dog $50 / cat $35, fixed included — Dog adoptions are $50 and cat adoptions $35, covering spay/neuter surgery, vaccines, disease screening, dog license, microchip, flea control, and a free health exam voucher. ✓
Good to knowCity-run Low-Income Spay and Neuter Program (LISN); City of Rochester residents only. Confirm current availability and eligibility on the city's website before applying. Source ↗
Cat spay/neuter — $80/$90 — SNIP surgeries cost $80 for male cats and $90 for female cats, including anesthesia, pain medicine, rabies and distemper vaccines, an exam, and a nail trim. ✓
Dog spay/neuter — $160/$170 — Dog neuters are $160 and spays $170 at the Klingenstein Veterinary Clinic in Fairport, with the same bundled services as cats. ✓
Eligibility: NY residents on public assistance — Since January 2026, SNIP serves NY State residents receiving public assistance such as SNAP, SSI, Medicaid, Section 8, or Family Assistance; household income is no longer the criterion. ✓
Good to knowSNIP (Spay/Neuter Incentive Program) gives qualified owners significantly reduced-cost spay/neuter at the Klingenstein Veterinary Clinic on Lollypop's campus; feral-cat services also available by appointment. Note: SNIP was temporarily closed to new applications while working through a backlog — check current status. Source ↗
Ask about payment plans and CareCredit — many clinics listed above offer them; terms vary, so ask before treatment.
Compare spay/neuter prices — nonprofit clinics often publish flat fees far below private practices.
Vet school hospitals — supervised students provide quality care at reduced rates, though specialty services can still be pricey; always ask for a written estimate.
Call 211 — dial 2-1-1 to find local pet financial-aid programs.
2 verified low-cost options are listed above, including Rochester Animal Services — Low-Income Spay/Neuter Program, Lollypop Farm, Humane Society of Greater Rochester — SNIP. Call ahead to confirm eligibility and fees.
Where can I get low-cost spay/neuter in Rochester, NY?
Options include: Rochester Animal Services — Low-Income Spay/Neuter Program, Lollypop Farm, Humane Society of Greater Rochester — SNIP. Many offer the lowest prices with no income verification.
