New Jersey Department of Health - Animal Population Control Program

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Spay and neuter

State-funded spay/neuter at participating vets: $10 for dogs or cats of residents on SNAP/food stamps, Medicaid, General Public Assistance, rental assistance, AFDC, Lifeline, SSI or PAAD (show your ID card), and $20 for pets adopted from eligible NJ shelters, pounds or nonprofit adoption agencies (dogs must be licensed).

Checked on the official website · October 20, 2026 What this means
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Emergency? Call your veterinarian or the nearest 24-hour emergency hospital now, and tell them if cost is a barrier. Emergency signs and poison hotlines

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Ask about current prices, waitlists, eligibility, vaccine requirements and how to prepare your pet for surgery.

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New Jersey Department of Health - Animal Population Control Program official page, checked October 20, 2026. Details have not yet been confirmed by the organization. Programs change; contact them for current information.