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Community Spay and Neuter Services

Community Spay and Neuter Services for Ottawa's Cats

We are offering spay/neuter services for income-qualified cat owners in Ottawa on a limited basis.

The Community Spay and Neuter Services program plays a key role in reducing cat overpopulation in Ottawa while removing barriers that might otherwise separate pets from their loving families.

Appointments take place at the Ottawa Humane Society on 245 West Hunt Club Road. 

Appointment availability is subject to OHS capacity.

In order to qualify for spay/neuter services cat owners must live within the City of Ottawa boundaries and meet at least one of the following requirements:

Enrolment in the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP);

Enrolment in Ontario Works (OW);

Enrolment in the Resettlement Assistance Program;

Receive the Guaranteed Income Supplement (for seniors); 

Annual income below $35,000 (notice of assessment required); or,

Letter or referral from a social worker, social service agency or qualified City of Ottawa employee stating a need for the program.

Cats must be between four months and eight years of age, and in good general health. Appointments are limited to two cats per household, to ensure as many families as possible can benefit from this service.

Looking for spay/neuter services for a feral cat colony? See our Feral Cat Program.

Spay/neuter surgery is available for $100 per cat and includes a complimentary microchip (optional). Nail trimming and ear cleaning may be offered at the same time, if needed, at no cost.

This low fee is made possible through the generous support of our community.

Clients arrive at the OHS with their cats at 8 a.m. for registration and arrive to pick up their cats at 3 p.m. the same day!

Request an Appointment

Once we confirm your appointment, you will receive an email with all the instructions you will need to prepare for the surgery. 

We ask for your patience at this time, as appointments are limited in number. If you do not find any availability, it means all appointments are currently full. Please check back regularly for upcoming appointments.

1.    Start by entering your phone number or e-mail address.

2.    Enter the 6-digit code to proceed.

3.    You will need to enter your personal information: name, address, phone number, and e-mail address.

4.    Make sure your Transactional Communication buttons are turned ON (green), then hit save.

5.    Click on “Select a Pet” and a New Pet window will appear. Please enter all information for this page, including age and colour.

  • Hint: For breed name, most cats are either domestic shorthair, domestic medium hair or domestic longhair, unless you know your cat is a specific breed.
  • Hint: for sex, if your male is not neutered, choose Male (Intact), if your female is not spayed, choose Female (Intact).
    *Please enter this information carefully, you will not be able to make changes.

6.    Next, on the New Visit screen, please click each arrow and choose the appropriate information.

7.    When you reach date, you can select from the dates in bold. If there are no dates available, we are fully booked at that time.

8.    You may choose a time from the selection available, but please NOTE: the appointment time for spay/neuter appointments will always be 8 a.m., even if you choose a later time.

9.    You must enter something in the box called Remarks. Please enter the service you are requesting an appointment for or any questions or concerns you may have about your pet, and we will get in touch with you.

10.    Click Submit, and your appointment request will be sent to us.

Thank you for your patience while we onboard this new feature.

Living With Unsterilized Cats

Living with an unsterilized cat can present some challenges. To assist in dealing with potential behaviours your pet may displaying because of not being spayed/neutered, we've made info sheets to help you care for your cat.

Caring for and Living With an Intact Female Cat

Caring for and Living With an Intact Male Cat

Looking for vaccination for cats or dogs? We also offer wellness clinics. 

Contact Us

communityservices@ottawahumane.ca

613-725-3166 ext. 249