Stopping pet overpopulation takes many people who are willing to do the right thing... and it happens one person and one pet at a time. When one pet is neutered or spayed, millions of animals are spared from euthanasia. You really can make a difference, and it's not only good for the unborn generations, but for you and for your pet. Here's some helpful information on where to get the best deals on spay/neuter surgeries.

Spay Utah! is a Wasatch Humane program with participating veterinarians in Bountiful, Murray, West Valley, Sandy and Park City. For a low-cost appointment, call:

  • Wasatch Humane: 299-8508 (to schedule surgeries through the Bountiful Animal Hospital)
  • Salt Lake Spay and Neuter Clinic in Murray: 262-6414
  • Humane Society of Utah in Murray: 261-2919

Please call for an appointment and current prices.

OR: download a discount voucher good at many vets statewide by going to www.utahpets.org. The list of participating vets is available at the same site. No More Homeless Pets vouchers are now based on an application process.

The Big Fix mobile spay/neuter unit, operated by No More Homeless Pets, travels the state to provide easy access to discount spay and neuter surgeries. Designed on the principle of the Book Mobile, it delivers a qualified veterinary staff to your neighborhood for your convenience. Check www.utahpets.org for dates and times near you.

Two myths you may have heard about why you should not spay or neuter your pet:

A female dog (or cat) should have one litter before being spayed - there is no veterinary or behavioral basis for this myth. Quite the opposite, often a cat becomes more hostile after having a litter of kittens. Neither cats nor dogs need to have borne a litter in order to feel satisfaction or fullfilment. They are happiest being loved and cherished pets and not exhausted parents.

A male cat (or dog) will get fat once neutered - while neutering will help keep your male dog or cat from prowling the neighborhood in the middle of the night, it will not make him gain weight. Animals are just like people - as they get older they need exercise and a reasonable diet to stay in shape and prevent the accumulation of those unwanted pounds.
1. It stops the killing and saves thousands of lives. Every year, shelters in Utah euthanize more than 28,000 HEALTHY cats, dogs, kittens and puppies, simply because there aren't enough homes for all of them.
 6. If just one person would be responsible and spay one dog or one cat, he/she would save thousands of lives by preventing the births of animals that would be put to death just for lack of a home.
2. If your pet is having litters, whether it's an AKC registered purebred or a mutt, you are contributing to the pet-overpopulation tragedy. You might think you've found homes for all your puppies or kittens. But those litters will grow up to have litters of their own. And on and on. But you can be part of the solution. Please have your pet spayed or neutered today. 7. If your pet could decide, he/she would choose pethood over parenthood! Having puppies and kittens is stressful and sometimes dangerous for some animals, especially if they're too young or have already had several litters. A new mother can get very sick and not eat the whole time she's nursing. Some die when the litters are born or get life-threatening infections.
3. Neutered male dogs and cats are less likely to wander and run away, so they are less likely to be hit by cars and get into fights with other animals. They are also more calm and less aggressive and more content family members.


 8. The spay (for females) and neuter (for males) operations are routine and painless for the pet, done under complete anesthesia. Veterinarians perform many of these procedures every day. With some care and rest, your pet will be up and bouncing around again in two to three days.
4. You save money! It costs less to license pets if they are spayed or neutered, and licensing is required by law. 9. Neutering a male tom cat has proven to add many years to his life.


5. You will also probably save in veterinary costs, because neutered and spayed animals are generally healthier and less likely to roam and be injured or contact various diseases.

10. It will help your pet live a healthier, longer life, especially if she is fixed before she has her first heat cycle, even as young as 8-12 weeks of age.