Shelters, Assistance, Spay/Neuter Pittsburgh and Beyond

This is an ever-changing list of resources for pet owners in Pittsburgh and beyond, drawn from my own needs and the needs of many who have asked questions. I’ve included low-cost spay and neuter programs for pets as well as TNR for community cats, after-hours emergency care, help with veterinary bills, pet-friendly rentals in Pittsburgh and across the US and links to shelters for adoption and other services. I will continue adding to it and keeping links updated.

This information is provided for reference only. I am not in any way promoting or endorsing any of the organizations or businesses linked here. This information changes periodically so I check my list quarterly to be certain all the links are still valid. I add new links as I hear of them.

State and national information is immediately below, programs in Pittsburgh are below that.

Find Local Low-cost Spay, Neuter and Veterinary Care on the Internet

ASPCA List of Low Cost Spay/Neuter Programs: http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/general-pet-care/low-cost-spayneuter-programs

Alley Cat Allies Feral Friends Network: http://www.alleycat.org/page.aspx?pid=1452

Alley Cat Rescue: http://www.saveacat.org/state-low-cost-spayneuter.html

Community Cats United’s FixFinder.org: https://fixfinder.org/

Friends of Animals Spay/Neuter Certificate Program: https://friendsofanimals.org/get-a-certificate/

North Shore Animal League, Spay USA: http://www.spayusa.org/search.php

PetSmart Charities, Inc.: https://petsmartcharities.org/adopt-a-pet/spay-neuter

Spay and Neuter Early, a Humane Alliance Campaign: http://www.whentospay.org/get-your-pet-fixed

Low-cost Spay and Neuter Organizations and Programs

TNR AND LOW-COST SPAY/NEUTER PITTSBURGH AREA

Homeless Cat Management Team

207 Allegheny St.
PO Box 100203
Tarentum, PA 15084
412-321-4060

http://www.homelesscat.org/

Feral Cats and Rescued Cats. Feral cats must arrive in a humane trap.
Check the website for clinic dates. All appointments must be made by calling the phone number. No walk-ins.
Ferals: $30.00 Fast Track, no-charge at free clinics
Rescued Cats: Females $55.00, Males $40.00
Both include rabies, earmite and flea treatments
Other services available

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City of Pittsburgh Free Spay and Neuter for City Residents

City of Pittsburgh offers five free spays/neuters to all city residents
http://www.pittsburghpa.gov/publicsafety/animal-control/spay-neuter.html

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Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Programs at Shelters in Allegheny and surrounding counties

Shelter Programs

PENNSYLVANIA

Animal Friends
https://www.thinkingoutsidethecage.org/pet-care/spay-neuter/

Pet/friendly cats: $ 65 spay or neuter
Includes pain medication – vaccines require are an additional fee.

Feral/Outdoor Package: $50
Includes pain medication, rabies, FVRCP, ear tip and flea treatment. Cats must be feral and in a humane trap to receive this service.

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Humane Animal Rescue

https://www.humaneanimalrescue.org/veterinarycenters/spay-neuter-services/

East End
66209 Hamilton Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
412-661-6452

North Shore
1101 Western Ave.
Pittsburgh PA 15233
412-321-4625

Pet/friendly cats: $70 spay/neuter, rabies, FVRCP (distemper), microchip

Feral/Outdoor Package: $50
Includes pain medication, rabies, FVRCP, ear tip and flea treatment. Cats must be feral and in a humane trap to receive this service.

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Beaver County Humane Society
3394 Brodhead Road
Center Township, PA 15001
724-775-5801

https://beavercountyhumanesociety.org/tnr-and-owned-cat-surgery-prices

Friendly cats: begin at $75

Feral cats: begin at $35

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Clarion Paws

Serves Clarion, Forest and Jefferson County

Mailing address:
P.O. Box 804
Clarion, PA 16214

Current Location:
11348 Route 322
Shippenville, PA
(Clarion River Hill, between Kronospan and Clarion Electric)

http://www.clarionpaws.org/programs/spay-neuter/

Monthly clinics, submit an application and you will be called when an appointment becomes available.

Pets or ferals: $65 spay, $45 neuter. Includes rabies vaccine, ear mite check and treatment and flea treatment. Optional services at an upcharge.

Trapping and financial assistance through Spay Neuter program may be available to Clarion, Forest and Jefferson County feral/stray cat caregivers on a case by case basis.

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Butler County Humane Society
1015 Evans City Road
Renfrew, PA 16053

For current pricing and schedule information please give us a call at 724-789-1150.

https://butlercountyhs.org/clinic/

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Washington Area Humane Society
1527 Route 136
Eighty Four, PA 15330

http://www.washingtonpashelter.org/clinic/

Clinics starting back up in March, check the page for updates.

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Low-cost Spay/Neuter Organizations in Allegheny and surrounding counties (alphabetical)

These are organizations which are not day-to-day clinics but organize, host, sponsor or otherwise provide access to spay and neuter services.

Catnip Acres
(Greene County)
155 Dark Hollow Rd
Waynesburg, PA 15370
https://catnip-acres.com/

The Catnip Acres clinic was destroyed in a fire (no animals were harmed!) in January 2022 but they are rebuilding. Clinics are on hold until they have a space for the clinic again.

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Fix ‘Ur Cat Spay & Neuter Clinic

Low Cost Spay Neuter Washington County, Inc.
DBA Fix ‘Ur Cat
18 West Pike Street
Canonsburg, PA 15317

Call 724-405-7FIX (7349) for an appointment.

Spay/neuter clinics are by appointment only, on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Pets: $60 for females,$50 for males
Ferals: $50

Download and complete application, mail in for appointment.

https://www.fixurcat.org/spay-and-neuter/

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Fluffy Jean Fund
Washington County

Packages at $65 and $85

Call Faith for Available Dates and Appointments
(724) 941-5683 press 1
E-Mail: [email protected]

http://fluffyjeanfund.weebly.com/

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Fund for Feral Cats of Pittsburgh
Reimburses partial funds to help spay/neuter feral cats (funds not always available)
Po Box 55135
Pittsburgh, PA
15207-0135

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Lawrence County Animal Relief Fund (LCARF)
PO Box 8514
New Castle, PA 16107
724-510-4952

http://www.lcarf.com/

Monthly clinics: $70 Spay/Neuter for Cats and Kittens! Includes a rabies vaccine, FVRCP vaccine, (distemper) and flea and earmite treatment

Visit website for more information.

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Operation Spay/Neuter
Butler, PA (for Butler County residents only)

Income-based spays and neuters for dogs and cats.

Call 724-287-SPAY (7729) or you can email for details

http://operationspayneuter.com/

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Pet Search

P.O. Box 1653
Washington, PA 15301

Call 724-228-7335 for clinic information.

http://www.petsearchpa.org/

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SNIPP: Spay and Neuter Indiana PA Pets
Westmoreland/Indiana Counties, Alle-Kiski Valley (Leechburg)

Monthly low cost clinics, check website for dates and availability.

http://www.snippindianapa.org/

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Low-cost Spay/Neuter and Veterinary Clinics

Fix’N Wag’N

Mobile low-cost spay/neuter and vaccination clinics scheduled in communities partnering with rescues.

Spay/neuter: $70. Visit the website for upcoming dates and places.

https://fixnwagn.com/

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These are independent clinics that offer services on site during regular business hours.

Frankie’s Friends

730 5th Avenue
New Kensington, PA 15068

724-889-7011

Spay/neuter for pet/feral cats: Neuter $40, Spay $55, includes Rabies, Ear mite treatment, Flea Treatment

Also offers low cost vaccinations and basic medical treatments.

http://www.frankies-friends.org/

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Penn Hills Spay/Neuter Clinic

11644 Frankstown Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
412-244-1202‎

Open Monday-Friday
No longer offering walk-in services for ferals.

http://www.spayaz.com/Pittsburgh.html

Pet/TNR: Spay $56, Neuter $37, visit website for details and scheduling.

Also offers low cost vaccinations and basic medical treatments.

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North Hills Spay/Neuter Clinic
3967 William Flinn Hwy
Allison Park, PA 15101
412-213-7353

Open Monday-Friday
No longer offering walk-in services for ferals.

https://spayaz.com/locations/pittsburgh-north-hills/

Pet/TNR: Spay $56, Neuter $37, visit website for details and scheduling.

Also offers low cost vaccinations and basic medical treatments.

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Emergency and After-hours Care

Rivers Veterinary Urgent Care

Walk-in, urgent, emergency care as well as surgeries and regular wellness appointments during daytime hours.

560 McNeilly Rd
Pittsburgh PA 15226
Phone: 412-998-9030
Fax: 412-998-9034

https://riversvet.com/

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Pittsburgh Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Center (PVSEC)
(412) 366-3400 http://www.pvs-ec.com/
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VCA Castle Shannon Animal Hospital
(412) 885-2500 http://www.vcahospitals.com/castle-shannon
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VCA Northview Animal Hospital Specialty Referral Center
(412) 364-5353 http://www.vcahospitals.com/northview
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A-VETS
(412) 373-4200 http://www.avets.us/

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Shelters and Shelter Services

Adoption, surrender, low-cost clinics, pet food pantries, referrals, etc.

Humane Animal Rescue
Animal Friends (AFI) www.thinkingoutsidethecage.org
Animal Advocates animaladvocates.net
Washington Area Humane Society www.washingtonpashelter.org
Butler County Humane Society www.butlercountyhs.org
Beaver County Humane Society www.beavercountyhumanesociety.org

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Assistance with Veterinary Bills

Referral Pages and Resource Lists

Red Rover Relief
Best Friends Animal Society
Brown Dog Foundation
Actors & Others for Animals – in Southern California only
The Pet Fund
Veterinary Cancer Society
Magic Bullet Fund
For the Love of Alex
Friends of Animals
HandicappedPets
Harley’s Hope
Lucy the Rescue Dog Inc.
The Onyx & Breezy Foundation
Paws 4 A Cure

You’ll find more organizations by searching too. New ones come up all the time, older ones change their mission.

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Pet-friendly Rentals

In the Pittsburgh area, visit this list on the Apartment Guide website:
https://www.apartmentguide.com/apartments/Pennsylvania/Pittsburgh/pet-friendly-4lh/
Nationwide (United States only)
http://www.rent.com/pet-friendly-apartments

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Animal Cruelty Laws by State (United States)

Animal Legal & Historical Center

Pet Loss

Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement (APLB)

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