More than 80 percent of MN SNAP’s subsidized surgeries are for owned pets.

MN SNAP provides high-quality and affordable spay and neuter surgery to qualifying families across the state of Minnesota.

Clients must meet financial qualifications and be at least 18 years of age in order to utilize MN SNAP services for their pet(s).

You must present a Minnesota ID (or a bill showing your Minnesota address) and qualify in one of the three following ways.

1. You participate in a federal or Minnesota needs-based public assistance program* (proof required).

  • Food Support (SNAP, WIC)
  • Medical Assistance (Medicaid, PMAP), MinnesotaCare
  • Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

2. You earn less than $47,600 as an individual or less than $68,000 as a family. A copy of your income tax return is required from one of the past two years. W-2 forms are not accepted.

3. You’re the caregiver of feral or free-roaming cats.

  • Kittens must be at least eight weeks old and weigh at least two pounds.
  • Puppies* must be at least eight weeks old. *Toy breed puppies must be at least three months old.
  • All rabbits must be at least six months old.
  • Pets must be healthy, hydrated and eating the day of surgery.
  • Our anesthetic protocol does not require pets to be fasted. In fact, we discourage it.
  • Dogs must be taken out to potty before check-in.
  • Rabbits must have hay and water in their cage.
  • Dogs must be temperamentally sound or muzzled.
  • Pets must arrive in a carrier or kennel.
  • MN SNAP only has extra carriers for dogs 20 pounds and under.
  • Carriers/kennels must be marked with both owner and pet names.
  • Animals that are pregnant or in heat can be safely spayed.
  • Rabbits must be vaccinated against Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus (RHDV) at least two weeks prior to surgery. Find more information here.
  • Until further notice, canine patients at all clinics will be screened for canine influenza symptoms. Find more information here.
A pre-surgical physical exam will determine:
  • Pet’s gender
  • Sterilization status
  • Weight
  • Hydration level
  • Activity level
  • Body condition
  • Heart sounds
  • External parasites
  • Presence of an umbilical hernia
  • Obvious signs of disease such as vomiting, diarrhea, coughing or sneezing
  • *Patients with skin disease will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Also included:
  • Free nail trim for all dogs, cats and rabbits
  • Sterilization certificates
  • Post-surgical instructions
  • Core vaccination information
  • Go-home pain medication for dogs and female cats
SERVICE PRICE
SURGERY
Cat Neuter $100
Cat Spay $120
Rabbit Neuter $140
Rabbit Spay $140
Dog Spay or Neuter (29.9 lbs. & under) $160
Dog Spay or Neuter (30 to 49.9 lbs.) $180
Dog Spay or Neuter (50 lbs. & over) $200
VACCINATIONS & OTHER SERVICES (FOR SURGERY PATIENTS ONLY)
Rabies (for pets over 3 months old) $15
PRC (panleukopenia/rhinotracheitis/calicivirus combo for cats) $15
DHPP (distemper/hepatitis/parainfluenza/parvovirus combo for dogs) $15
Topical flea/ear mite/tick treatment $20
Injectable tapeworm medication $10
Oral roundworm/hookworm medication $5
Cardboard cat carrier $5
E-collar $5
Microchip including registration $20
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