More than 80% of MN SNAP's subsidized surgeries are for pets.
MN SNAP provides high-quality and affordable spay and neuter surgery to families and individuals across Minnesota. We intend to serve Minnesota pet owners who participate in a federal or state needs-based public assistance program, earn less than $45,180 for an individual or $93,600 as a family or care for feral or free-roaming community cats. Clients must be at least 18 years of age.
Pricing for Surgery & Other Services
- Cat Neuter $120
- Cat Spay $155
- Rabies Vaccination (Pets over 3 months old) $20
- PRC (Panleukopenia/Rhinotracheitis/Calicivirus) $20
- Microchip (Includes registration) $25
- Cardboard Cat Carrier $10 +tax
- Topical Flea & Ear Mite 3-month Prevention/Treatment $25
- Oral Roundworm/Hookworm General Dewormer $10 +tax
Note: Vaccinations and other services are only available to surgery patients on the day of surgery.
- Spay or Neuter 29.9 lbs. & under $205
- Spay or Neuter 30 – 49.9 lbs. $225
- Spay or Neuter 50 lbs. & over $255
- Rabies Vaccination (Pets over 3 months old) $20
- DAPPV+L4 (Distemper/Lepto Combo – Pets over 3 months) $20
- DHPP (Distemper Combo – Pets under 3 months) $20
- Bordetella bronchiseptica (“kennel cough” vaccine) $25
- Microchip (Includes registration) $25
- Flea & Tick 3-month Prevention/Treatment $25
- Oral Roundworm/Hookworm General Dewormer $10 +tax
Note: Vaccinations and other services are only available to surgery patients on the day of surgery.
Preparing for Surgery & What's Included
- 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.
- Pets must be healthy, hydrated and eating the day of surgery.
- Pets should be fed and well hydrated before surgery (no fasting).
- Dogs must be taken out to potty before check-in.
- 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.
- Until further notice, canine patients at all clinics will be screened for canine influenza symptoms. Find more information here.
- Due to space and safety; male dogs over 100 lbs and female dogs over 69.9lbs are not able to be scheduled in our mobile unit. They can be scheduled at our North Minneapolis HQ clinic (2822 N Washington Ave Minneapolis, MN 55411).
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 and cats
- Sterilization certificates
- Post-surgical instructions
- Core vaccination information
- Go-home pain medication for dogs and female cats