Last Updated November 23, 2019,
Rescue Stats 2019
203 cats spayed/neutered
+ cats via our trap loan program
246 adopted
Rescue Stats 2018
254 cats spayed/neutered
+ 107 cats via our trap loan program
224 cats adopted
Rescue Stats 2017
291 cats spayed/neutered
+ 125 cats via our trap loan program
392 cats adopted
Rescue Stats 2016
260 cats spayed/neutered
+ 130 cats via our trap loan program
341 cats adopted
Rescue Stats 2015
344 cats spayed/neutered
+48 via our trap loan program
249 cats adopted
Rescue Stats 2014
176 cats spayed/neutered
+ 68 via our trap loan program
194 cats adopted
Rescue Stats 2013
233 cats spayed/neutered
+ 95 via our trap loan program
222 cats adopted
Rescue Stats 2012
260 cats spayed/neutered
202 cats adopted
Rescue Stats 2011
244 cats spayed/neutered
198 cats adopted
Rescue Stats 2010
306 cats spayed/neutered
216 cats adopted
Rescue Stats 2009
421 cats spayed/neutered
232 cats adopted
Rescue Stats 2008
350 cats spayed/neutered
200 cats adopted
Rescue Stats 2007
226 cats spayed/neutered
149 cats adopted
Rescue Stats 2006
126 cats spayed/neutered
56 cats adopted
13th Street Cat RescueWe are a Non-Profit 501(c)(3), No-Kill, Animal Rescue Organization - San Jose, California |
Spay San Jose
Low-Cost Spay and Neuter Programs
in San Jose and Silicon Valley
Last updated: September 23, 2019
City of San Jose
Services for pet cats, feral cats, and pet dogs (chihuahuas/chihuahua mix only).
Two options for feral cats:
1. " Feral Freedom" program
- Free to residents of San Jose, Cupertino, Los Gatos, Milpitas, Saratoga.
- Feral cats can be surrendered everyday 7am-8pm.
- No appointment needed.
- Limit of two cats per day.
*** NOTE: As of August 2019, the San Jose Animal Care Center's Feral Freedom program is over-capacity and they are asking that community members only use this program if you can't find another suitable resource. Also, because the clinic only does spay neuter surgeries Mondays through Thursdays, please try to avoid dropping off cats for this program Friday through Sundays.
2. Regular Spay Neuter Program
As of September 2019 , the San Jose Animal Care Center has told us they are limiting the number of feral cats that they will accept under the regular program on any given day to as few as 6 cats shelter-wide. To reduce the chances you are turned away, we recommend you plan to arrive at or before 8AM so you are one of the first people in line. If you are turned away from the regular spay neuter program , you can use the Feral Freedom program or one of the other resources on this list and if you can't locate one, email TNR@13thstcats.org for advice.
- $25 if you want to pick up and return the cat yourself.
- No appointment needed.
- Drop off 8:00AM to 8:30AM – Tuesday through Thursday.
- Limit of two cats per day.
Information and fees for low-cost spay/neuter of pet cats and pet dogs: http://www.sanjoseanimals.org/index.aspx?nid=2762
Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority
Services for pet cats, feral cats, and pet dogs.
Feral Freedom TNR program - Feral cats can be dropped off for spay/neuter services Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, or Sunday 8pm-5pm, or Wednesday 8am-7pm. No appointment needed. Cost: free to residents of above cities for cats trapped in those cities. If this is your first time bringing a cat to this shelter, please call in advance to let them know when you are coming and to let them verify the address is in their jurisdiction: (408) 764-0344. There is no daily limit, but they ask that if you are trapping multiple cats (definitely 5 or more) that you call in advance to let them know when you are coming. More info: http://svaca.com/services/feral-cats-trapping
Humane Society of Silicon Valley
(Feral Cat spay/neuter: FREE for Santa Clara County residents, $50 for residents of other counties)
Services for pet cats, feral cats, and dogs.
As of August 2019, the Humane Society has told us they are limiting the number of feral cats that they will accept on any given day to as few as 10 cats shelter-wide. To reduce the chances you are turned away, we recommend you plan to arrive at 7AM so you are one of the first people in line. If you are turned away from the Humane Society, please try to use one of the other resources on this list and if you can't locate one, email TNR@13thstcats.org for advice.
Different person dropping off and picking up the cat? The cat's intake paperwork must be in the name of the person who plans to pick up the cat. If you are planning to have a different person pick up the cat in the afternoon, please make sure you download the form here, and ask the person who is going to be picking up the cat to fill it out in their name and give it to the person dropping off the cat in the morning.
Feral Cat Recheck program: Concerned about a visible health issue (wound, abscess, etc) you see with a feral cat? Bring them in for the Feral Cat Recheck program. Bring the cat in a humane trap, and the medical center will look at the cat under anesthesia and do what they can to help it out in this single visit. The cost for a feral recheck will be at minimum $50 and a maximum of $150, pricing dependent on issue determined at the time of examination.
County of Santa Clara Animal Care Services (at San Martin Shelter)
Residents of: Unincorporated Santa Clara County, San Martin, Morgan Hill, Gilroy
The County of Santa Clara will spay and neuter feral cats trapped in participating jurisdictions for free at the San Martin shelter. There are two programs available:
1. Shelter Surrender
- Surrender feral cats during shelter hours to be fixed – for free - and then returned by county staff/volunteers.
- No appointment needed
- Shelter Hours: 12pm to 6pm, Monday – Friday; 12pm to 5pm, Saturday & Sunday
2.Regular Spay Neuter Program
- Free, pick up and return the cat yourself.
- Appointment needed, in advance.
- Drop off time (morning only) will be provided when you make an appointment.
Information and fees for low-cost spay/neuter of pet cats and pet dogs: http://www.sanjoseanimals.org/index.aspx?nid=2762
County of Santa Clara Animal Care Services (via Local Veterinarians)
https://www.sccgov.org/sites/asc/services-and-resources/Pages/spay-neuter.aspx
Pricing and pre-surgery requirements vary by vet, so call in advance for more information and to make an appointment.
Feral Cats:
- Spay/neuter surgery plus rabies and FVRCP vaccinations.
- The cat's ear will be notched for easy identification as one already "fixed."
- The cost is $10 for residents of unincorporated Santa Clara County and the cities of Gilroy, Sunnyvale, Morgan Hill or Mountain View. The cost to all other County residents is $25.
- Cats must be feral (not friendly) and must be brought to the veterinary clinics in a humane trap.
- Spay/neuter surgery plus rabies and FVRCP vaccinations.
- The cost for all County residents is the veterinary clinic's regular price less $30.
- Cats must be brought to the veterinary clinic in a secure carrier.
Pet Dogs: https://www.sccgov.org/sites/asc/services-and-resources/Pages/spay-neuter.aspx
Participating Veterinarians
San Jose Animal Hospital |
Animal Medical Center Animal Medical Clinic |
Peninsula Area Programs
Peninsula Humane Society/SPCA
Residents of: San Mateo County
Location: Coyote Point Shelter, 12 Airport Boulevard, San Mateo, CA
Services for pet cats, feral cats, dogs, and rabbits. Feral cats: By appointment only, Monday through Friday (call: 650/340-7022, ext. 679). Up to two cats per appointment. Price: $50, or free with a San Mateo County voucher.
(How to get a San Mateo County spay/neuter voucher: Get the voucher before trapping--call the San Mateo County Health Department, Monday through Thursday, at 650/573-3940. All voucher cats will be tested for FIV/FELV--if they test positive they are required be euthanized. (Note: If you pay out of pocket, you can choose not to have the cat euthanized if it tests positive. Current wait time for receiving a voucher is approx. six to eight weeks (as of 7/27/15)
Program Information: https://phs-spca.org/street-cats/
The Palo Alto Humane Society's CatWorks Voucher Program
Residents of: Palo Alto, Los Altos, and Los Altos Hills residents. Also, Redwood City, Menlo Park, and East Palo Alto residents who tried and failed to get a San Mateo County Voucher.
All services are provided by participating local veterinarians and clinics. See complete list at:
http://www.paloaltohumane.org/programs/intervention/catworks.html
Pre-surgery requirements vary by vet, so call in advance for more information and to make an appointment.
Low Cost Spay Neuter Stanislaus County Area
S.A.V.E.D. Low Cost Spay and Neuter Clinic
3232 Beckwith Ct.
Modesto, CA 95358 (209) 661-4138.