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Berkeley Humane Spay the Bay (Low-Cost Spay, Neuter and Vaccines)

Hours: Spay/neuter by appointment only. Current wait for an appointment is 1-2 months.

What it is
Spay and neuter
Who it helps
Bay Area dog and cat guardians who are struggling financially.
Where
San Francisco Bay Area
Status
Open
Checked
on the official website, November 5, 2026

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Low-cost spay and neuter surgery for dogs and cats, plus low-cost core vaccine clinics on set days. Surgery includes an exam, pain medication and a microchip. The surgery clinic is inside PetSmart in Pinole; the Berkeley location is closed for construction.

Checked on the official website · November 5, 2026 What this means
An independently researched listing, not a statement of partnership or endorsement.

How to reach them

Where: 1380 Fitzgerald Drive, Pinole, CA

Hours: Spay/neuter by appointment only. Current wait for an appointment is 1-2 months.

Good to know

  • Who can use it: Bay Area dog and cat guardians who are struggling financially. Up to 3 pets per family per year. Not available to rescue groups, managed cat colonies or breeders.
  • How to get started: Read the process and requirements on the Spay the Bay page, then submit an appointment request online. The appointment is confirmed once staff agree a date with you and a deposit is paid.

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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Sources

Berkeley Humane Spay the Bay (Low-Cost Spay, Neuter and Vaccines) official page, checked November 5, 2026.

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