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Friends of the Shelter Spay/Neuter Assistance

What it is
Spay and neuter
Who it helps
Owners of pets in Boone, Bracken, Campbell, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton or Pendleton counties only.
Where
Boone, Bracken, Campbell, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton and Pendleton counties, Northern Kentucky
Status
Open
Checked
on the official website, November 4, 2026

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Nonprofit that subsidizes spay/neuter costs for owned dogs and cats of Northern Kentucky residents who could not otherwise afford it, through vouchers used at participating clinics or local veterinarians. In 2025 it helped with surgery for 901 dogs and 793 cats.

Checked on the official website · November 4, 2026 What this means
An independently researched listing, not a statement of partnership or endorsement.

How to reach them

Where: Boone, Bracken, Campbell, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton and Pendleton counties, Northern Kentucky

Good to know

  • Who can use it: Owners of pets in Boone, Bracken, Campbell, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton or Pendleton counties only. Proof of residence is required for some options.
  • How to get started: Apply for a cat or dog voucher online or mail in the downloadable form; allow at least 2 weeks for processing. Appointments at some clinics book months ahead.

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

Before you go

Call or check their page for current prices, appointment availability, any income or residency rules, and which animals they see. Ask what to bring.

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Sources

Friends of the Shelter Spay/Neuter Assistance official page, checked November 4, 2026. Details have not yet been confirmed by the organization. Programs change; contact them for current information.

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