Pet Spay & Neuter

Starting on January 1st Standard Dog vouchers will be $75, Standard Cat vouchers will be $55.

Please read all instructions before filling out the application at the bottom of this page.

Humane Solution Spay-Neuter Program offers reduced-cost vouchers for spay-neuter surgery to underprivileged pet guardians and feral cat caretakers.

If you need help with rescue or placement of animals or are in need of veterinary assistance beyond spay-neuter, please visit our Community Resources page to find fellow organizations that may be able to help.

Voucher Pricing:

$55 for each cat
$75 for each dog

Voucher Qualifications:

Humane Solution's program is intended for pet owners in true financial need. Please help us to stay true to our mission of providing services to those who cannot otherwise afford spay-neuter services. Humane Solution uses NC HUD low-income guidelines to determine eligibility for our vouchers.

NC HUD Income Guidelines

1 Person - $45,650

2 Person - $52,200

3 Person - $58,700

4 Person - $65,200

5 Person - $70,450

6 Person - $75,650

7 Person - $80,850

8 Person - $86,100

Vouchers are typically mailed out within 5 to 7 days of the receipt of application and payment. Applications that are mailed in can take up to 2 weeks or longer to process and get vouchers mailed out.

NO APPLICATIONS ARE PROCESSED WITHOUT PAYMENT.

If your application is denied you will be issued a refund for the voucher cost minus credit card processing fees.

What Does the Voucher Cover?

Humane Solution spay-neuter vouchers cover the cost of surgery only.
We suggest you contact any of the vets on the list, let them know you will be using a Humane Solution voucher, and inquire if there will be any additional charges.

Additional charges from the vet may include:

Additional vaccinations
Overweight pets
Females who are in heat or pregnant
Males whose testicles have not dropped (cryptorchid)
Postoperative pain medication
Exam or voucher fees

**Humane Solution has instructed vets to refuse vouchers if you request declawing of your cat and ear or tail docking of your dog at the time of the spay-neuter surgery***.

Please realize that your pet will be undergoing surgery and will be under anesthesia. As with any surgery, there may be risks, depending on your pet's overall health.
The vets may ask for additional tests before surgery, and in some cases, require those tests. Please discuss this with the hospital prior to your appointment and budget accordingly.

Click Here for the Current List of Participating Vets

Vouchers typically expire after 4 months (depending on the age of the pet). An additional 2-month grace period is applied after 4 months where an expired voucher can be re-issued for $10. Lost vouchers will also incur the $10 re-issue fee.

No Show Policy

Rescheduling Appointments: If you make an appointment with a veterinarian, keep it. 48 hours advance notice required to reschedule or cancel appointments
Missed Vet Appointments: No shows result in a voided voucher. A fee of $55 for cats and $75 for dogs is required to reinstate a voided voucher. Repeat offenders will no longer qualify for the Humane Solution program.
Attempting to Use a Voided Voucher: YOU will be responsible for paying the veterinarian’s full standard pricing at the time of the surgery.
Switching hospitals: You must let us know if you change hospitals.

Applying for a Voucher

Online

Fill out the Spay-Neuter Application at the bottom of the page.
(You must have a valid email OR a working phone number to apply)
Make your payment at the bottom of the application.
When you are finished click the submit button.

You will receive an email confirmation if the transaction has been successfully completed.

By Mail

Email us at info@humanesolution.org, or call or text us at 336-723-3647 to have one mailed to you. If emailing or texting, be sure to give your full name and address, and that you would like an application packet
Fill out the application and make out a check or money order for the amount needed.
Send application and payment to Humane Solution, PO Box 20712, Winston-Salem, NC 27120
*Mailed payments may take longer to process.

What Happens Next

AFTER you receive your voucher, make your appointment with your chosen vet hospital.
Take your voucher with you to your appointment and any vaccine records you may have.
If you are unable to keep your appointment, PLEASE notify the vet hospital and reschedule your appointment.
Should you need to change vet hospitals for any reason, you must notify Humane Solution FIRST.

Voucher Expiration Dates
Vouchers typically expire after 4 months (depending on the age of the pet)

Full Re-issue/Refund Policy

Depending on the age of the pet, the vouchers typically expire after 4 months.
There is an additional 2-month grace period after the expiration date when you can request a re-issue for a $10 fee or a refund. Lost vouchers will also incur the $10 reissue fee.
After 6 months from the issue date, your voucher is considered null and void. Your voucher fee will be considered a donation to our “Spay It Forward” campaign.
If you need to get a voucher re-issued or a refund, please contact us either by email at info@humanesolution.org or by calling or texting us at 336-723-3647. We do ask that you have the voucher with you so you can either mail it back or send a picture of it to us. You will be refunded your purchase price minus credit card processing fees if applicable.
If you choose to donate your voucher fee, a tax-deductible receipt can be mailed to you upon request.

Our aim is not to be unfair; instead, it is our mission to assist and support you in preventing your pet from going into heat or becoming pregnant.

Want to give a little extra?
If you can afford to pay more than the voucher cost, we can Spay it Forward to help other needy applicants. Any overage amount would be helpful. You can Spay it Forward using our regular donation button.

*Disclaimer*
Humane Solution reserves the right to deny any application without the need to disclose a cause.

Text Messaging:

By entering your phone number, you agree to receive messages sent via SMS. You also agree to the terms of service (https://humanesolution.org/index.php/terms-conditions/) and privacy policy (https://humanesolution.org/index.php/privacy-policy/). This agreement isn’t a condition of any purchase. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out.

Humane Solution may not always be the best option for you. Since we want to help as many pets as possible, the following programs may be a better option if you live in the following counties:

Davidson County, SNIP

https://dcanimalalliance.org/

Stokes County - Spay Stokes

https://www.spaystokes.com/

Guilford County - Project BARK

https://projectbark.wordpress.com/spayneuter/

Wilkes County - SNAP

https://www.humanesocietyofwilkes.org/spay---neuter.html

Thank you for reading all of our instructions, and most importantly for having your pet spayed or neutered. Spay and neuter is the key to ending pet overpopulation, and you are a part of the humane solution. You may now proceed by filling out the Spay-Neuter Application below.