Kern County Animal Services - Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Clinics (SNIP)
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- What it is
- Spay and neuter
- Who it helps
- Residents of unincorporated Kern County, Tehachapi or Arvin with proof of address.
- Where
- Unincorporated Kern County, Tehachapi and Arvin residents
- Status
- Open
- Checked
- on the official website, November 5, 2026
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Low-cost and free spay/neuter mobile clinics (SNIP bus) for dogs and cats run by Kern County Animal Services. Free for unincorporated Kern County residents in zip codes 93305, 93306, 93307 and 93308. Pets must be 2 months to 7 years old, 2 to 100 lbs and in good health. Up to 4 animals per household, per lifetime (clinic appointments and vouchers combined).
How to reach them
Where: 3951 Fruitvale Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93308
Good to know
- Who can use it: Residents of unincorporated Kern County, Tehachapi or Arvin with proof of address. Pets that gave birth within 3 months, are lactating, or had prior abdominal surgery do not qualify for the mobile clinics; Dobermans and, April to September, flat-faced breeds are not accepted.
- How to get started: Fill out the online application with proof of address and a photo of the pet, then pick from the list of upcoming clinics. Approval takes 1-3 days by email; payment is due within 72 hours of the confirmation email.
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