Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control Free Spay/Neuter Program
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- What it is
- Spay and neuter
- Where
- Mecklenburg County residents
- Status
- Open
- Checked
- on the official website, November 5, 2026
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City-run clinic offering free spay/neuter surgery for pets of qualifying Mecklenburg County residents. Free surgeries include a required rabies vaccine and microchip. Low-cost spay/neuter and community cat (TNR) surgeries are temporarily unavailable, and wait times for free surgeries are extended.
Good to know
- Who can use it: Mecklenburg County residents with income at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level, or who are eligible for other government benefits. Brachycephalic breeds (such as French Bulldogs and English Bulldogs) are not eligible.
- How to get started: Submit the online application for a female dog, male dog, female cat or male cat on the city's Spay & Neuter page, with proof of benefits or income and proof of Mecklenburg County residency.
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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