Subsidized Spay & Neuter Program
2024 SSNP Applications are no longer being accepted. Please apply in 2025 when funding becomes available.
What is the Subsidized Spay and Neuter Program?
The Subsidized Spay and Neuter Program is an initiative of the City of Saskatoon and the Saskatoon Academy of Veterinary Practitioners who have joined forces to provide low-income pet owners access to significantly discounted veterinary services and financial resources.
Who can apply?
Any person who has been a permanent resident of Saskatoon for at least one year and whose total household income falls under Statistics Canada Low-Income Cut-off (LICO). The maximum number of pets a household can apply for is two. For more information on the program, please see our Program Overview.
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2024 SSNP LICO Amounts |
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Size of Family Unit |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 or more |
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Total Household Income |
$27,514 |
$34,254 |
$42,111 |
$51,128 |
$57,989 |
$65,401 |
$72,814 |
Application Process
The 2024 application period is now open. All qualified Subsidized Spay and Neuter Program applicants will need to submit completed documentation and are encouraged to apply in person or by mail to City Hall, 222 3rd Avenue North, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Notification of approval/rejection by mail will usually occur within three to four weeks of receipt of the application. Delays may exist depending on the volume of applications received.
Applications are available for pick-up in person at City Hall or available for download online - SSNP Program Application.
Once your SSNP application is approved
Approved applicants of the Subsidized Spay and Neuter Program (SSNP) must ensure the following before booking an appointment with a Participating Veterinarian Vendor:
- Read, understand and sign the SSNP Surgery Waiver.
- Go to City Hall to complete the following:
- Submit the signed SSNP Surgery Waiver
- Get the valid SSNP Surgery Voucher authorized and stamped by the City of Saskatoon. Expired vouchers cannot be authorized.
- Pay the non-refundable SSNP fee of $40 (cat) or $65 (dog). This fee may only be paid in cash or through a debit transaction.
*Veterinarians will NOT perform the surgeries until the forms are fully processed by the City of Saskatoon.
Two appointments must be booked to fulfill the requirements of the SSNP process prior to the surgery voucher expiration date.
- First Appointment is the pre-operative examination to determine suitability for surgery. If suitable for surgery, relevant vaccines will be administered. **You must provide the veterinary clinic with a valid Surgery Voucher at first visit.
- Second Appointment is the spay or neuter surgery, microchip implant as well as second dose of booster vaccinations. **This must be booked with the same clinic for the surgery to be completed.
*If you are unable to make your appointment, contact the Veterinary Clinic a minimum of 48 hours notice to reschedule or cancel.