More than 80% of MN SNAP's subsidized surgeries are for
owned and personal 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).
More information on services for owned pets:
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
Sterilization certificates
Post-surgical instructions
Core vaccination information
Go-home pain medication for dogs and female cats
SURGERY
- Cat Neuter = $100
- Cat Spay = $120
- 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
