LOW-COST SPAY/NEUTER

The Rio Grande Valley Humane Society is proud to offer low-cost spay/neuter services to our community!

We have made Harlingen a safe place for pets, and we challenge you all now to help us make a positive change for the entire Rio Grande Valley. There is no reason for us to delay and tens of thousands of helpless cats and dogs are waiting for us to step up. Sign your pet(s) up for their surgery today and become a part of the change. We will make the Rio Grande Valley a safe place for pets. 

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Disclaimer: Please read through the following information before scheduling an appointment. There are specific restrictions and/or requirements for every spay/neuter surgery. 

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REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS FOR ALL SURGERIES

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Cats

• The minimum age requirement for females is 2 months old or 2 pounds. 

• The minimum age requirement for males is 2 months old or 2 pounds.

• Pet must be at least 3 months old to be eligible for rabies vaccine.

• There are NO refunds or reschedules available to clients who purchased the vaccine for pets who are ineligible.

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Dogs

• The minimum age requirement for females is 2 months old or 2 pounds. 

• The minimum age requirement for males is 2 months old or 2 pounds.

• Pet must be at least 3 months old to be eligible for rabies vaccine.

• There are NO refunds or reschedules available to clients who purchased the vaccine for pets who are ineligible.

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Important Disclaimers:

Our spay/neuter clinic location is to be determined.

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The RGV Humane Society only performs routine spay/neuter surgery. We do not have the resources and additional equipment of a full-service vet clinic. We are unable to accept Brachycephalic breeds such as; Pugs, Bulldogs, Boxers, Boston Terriers, Shih Tzus, Pekingese, Mastiffs, Persians, etc at this time and will be declined for surgery.

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The Rio Grande Valley Humane Society does not have a staff veterinarian. It is the owner's responsibility to follow up for a post-operative visit with their veterinarian. The RGV Humane Society is not able to provide any post-operative care.

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The RGV Humane Society is NOT a full-service vet clinic. Your pet will be evaluated prior to having surgery and you may be notified if there are any abnormal exam findings to which we may recommend a full-service vet clinic.

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It is the owner's responsibility to bring their pet in their own travel carrier.

**This will be what they will be housed in before and after surgery. We will not accept animals without their own separate crate or kennel. THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS.

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There are no refunds or reschedules available to clients who purchased vaccines for pets who are ineligible.

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Additional Charges:

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There will be an extra late charge of $25 if you do not bring your pet in on time for drop-off.  Payment must be made at the time of drop off or we will be unable to accept. There are NO REFUNDS for clients who refuse to pay the fee.

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There will be an extra charge of $20 if the pet were to be pregnant at the time of surgery.

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If a different animal that did not get registered for spay/neuter is brought in, there will be an extra $50 charge.

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There will be a$50 charge for no-shows and cancellations within the week of their appointment.

If needing to reschedule, it's required a minimum of 1 week before the scheduled appointment to receive the discounted price. There will be no refunds for adoption returns. 

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The RGV Humane Society will not provide refunds, reschedules, or exchanges of any kind for any reason if your pet were to not make the appointment.

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ANIMALS ADOPTED FROM THE RIO GRANDE VALLEY HUMANE SOCIETY:

Please sign up for the "standby" list to be contacted for surgery spots. Please do not click on the "Click to Register!" Button.

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