Spay & Save: cat spay/neuter — $135 — Reduced rate for qualifying low-income families through the Spay & Save program; also available at Cat Adoption Team and Humane Society for Southwest Washington. ✓
Spay & Save: dog spay/neuter — $275 — Reduced canine rate under Spay & Save; standard rates are $400 neuter and $600 spay. ✓
Full-service nonprofit hospital — Urgent care, dentistry, and surgery available at the Portland hospital; open daily 7:30am–5:30pm, payment due at booking. ✓
Good to knowSpay & Save rates (feline spay/neuter $135, canine $275); over $1M in financial assistance annually. Full-service nonprofit hospital with urgent care, dentistry, and surgery. Source ↗
Free drop-in wellness clinics — Monthly drop-in clinics provide exams, vaccines, microchipping, parasite prevention, and minor-care treatment free of charge (donations accepted); no appointment needed. ✓
Serves houseless and low-income families — A brief screening checks eligibility; care targets families experiencing houselessness or living below the poverty line, max 2 pets per household. ✓
Good to knowFree and low-cost veterinary care for cats and dogs of families experiencing houselessness or living below the federal poverty line. Drop-in clinics, no appointment needed. Source ↗
Donation-based spay/neuter for feral cats — Services are donation-based and reserved for feral and outdoor stray cats; serves Oregon and SW Washington. Does not trap, remove, or rehome cats. ✓
Good to knowSpay/neuter for feral, community, and barn cats. 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.
3 verified low-cost options are listed above, including Oregon Humane Society Community Veterinary Hospital, PAW Team (Portland Animal Welfare Team), Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon. Call ahead to confirm eligibility and fees.
Where can I get low-cost spay/neuter in Portland, OR?
Options include: Oregon Humane Society Community Veterinary Hospital, Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon. Many offer the lowest prices with no income verification.
