Weekly low-cost vaccine & microchip clinic — MAC hosts a weekly low-cost vaccine and microchip clinic for the Chattanooga area community. ✓
Good to knowNonprofit open-door shelter founded 2008; offers low-cost spay/neuter surgeries, vaccine & microchip clinics, TNR programs, pet food pantry, and spay/neuter assistance for low-income pet owners. Source ↗
Free TNR surgeries for eligible residents — Free trap-neuter-return surgeries for residents of Unincorporated Hamilton County, Soddy Daisy, Walden, and Collegedale — up to 3 trapped cats per day, Tuesday-Friday mornings, first-come first-served. ✓
Rabies vaccine — $21 if no proof — Rabies vaccine required for all pets 12 weeks and older; added for $21 at the appointment when proof of vaccination isn't shown. Deposits are non-refundable. ✓
Good to knowNonprofit humane society; runs low-cost spay/neuter clinics, vaccination clinics, pet food pantry, and community-cat Neuter-Palooza TNR events for qualifying Hamilton County areas. 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.