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PawPrints Spay/Neuter Assistance Program (P-SNAP vouchers)

What it is
Spay and neuter
Who it helps
Owners of cats and dogs in the service area who cannot afford spay/neuter.
Where
All of Butte County and areas within 20 miles of Chico
Status
Open
Checked
on the official website, November 5, 2026

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Voucher program from Companion Animal Welfare Alliance that helps pet owners who cannot afford to spay or neuter their own cats and dogs, at discounted rates with participating veterinarians.

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: All of Butte County and areas within 20 miles of Chico

Good to know

  • Who can use it: Owners of cats and dogs in the service area who cannot afford spay/neuter. Applicants answer questions about their finances.
  • How to get started: Call participating vets about availability, then complete the online application; a volunteer reviews it and emails or mails the voucher.

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

PawPrints Spay/Neuter Assistance Program (P-SNAP vouchers) official page, checked November 5, 2026.

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