The ARL offers spay/neuter assistance to owners who qualify in the Des Moines metro to help reduce unwanted litters and address the problem of pet overpopulation.
Local Program |
Criteria to Qualify |
Cost |
Services Covered |
Spay & Neuter Assistance

|
- Des Moines metro area residents
- Receive financial assistance or be low-income
- Male & Female pets in same households will take priority
- Wait time can be 6 months or longer
|
$100/Cat
$200/Dog
|
- Spay/Neuter surgery
- FVRCP/DA2PPV vaccinations
- Rabies vaccinations
|
Afford-A-Care
The Spay Clinic
Value Vet
Furry Friends
Animal Protection & Education
Iowa Humane Alliance
Panora Pets
|
- These are other non-ARL options to consider
- All cities and neighborhoods
- Cats or dogs
|
Cost varies |
Services vary |
Click on Operation CatSnip - TNR for more information on caring for community cat colonies.