The Lucky Ones - Low Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic

The Lucky Ones
Low Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic ~ Dog Adoption

Low Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic

The Lucky Ones spay/neuter clinic is a not-for-profit operation, offering spay/neuter surgery for cats and dogs at a cost well below that of full-service veterinary clinics, specifically to encourage pet owners to have their pets fixed to help reduce pet overpopulation.

Why Spay/Neuter?

Please read the Humane Society of the United States articles on

Why You Should Spay or Neuter Your Pet

Myths and Facts About Spaying and Neutering

You can find more information on our links page.

Minimum Age

Kittens and puppies must be at least 8 weeks of age and 2 lb weight. Numerous studies have found that there is little credence to the traditional belief that they should not be fixed until 6 months of age. Many reports can be found online, including the Winn Feline Foundation Report on Early Spay/Neuter in the Cat.

Blood Testing Requirements

Cats over 8 years, large-breed dogs over 4 years, and all dogs over 6 years, will require blood testing by your own vet prior to your surgery appointment. You will be given details when you make your appointment.

Make An Appointment

We are located in Charlotte Hall, St. Mary's County, MD. Our normal surgery days are Tuesdays and Thursdays.

To make an appointment, call 301-884-2850. Office hours are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Tuesday - Thursday. At other times, leave a message and we will call you back. Please leave a daytime phone number, because we return calls only during office hours.

On Surgery Day

No food or water after 9:00 PM the night before surgery.
Check-in time 7:30 - 8:30 AM. Pick-up time 5:00 PM (no later).
Cats must be in carriers, and dogs on leashes.

Surgery & Vaccination Fees

At the clinic, we accept cash, Mastercard and Visa only, and payment is due at the time you drop your pet off.

Spay (female) See note 1
Neuter (male) See note 1

FVRCP vaccination See note 2

Rabies vaccination See note 3

FeLV/FIV test See note 4

Deworming
nail trimming

$65
$45

$20

$15

$20

$15
$15

Note 1	Additional charges apply for a pregnant female, a male with one or no testicles, and for hernia repair.
Note 2	Feline Viral Rinotraceitis, Calicivirus, Panleukopenia. Rhinotraceitis and calicivirus are upper respiratory infections. Panleukopenia is commonly known as feline distemper.
Note 3	State law requires us to vaccinate your cat if 12 weeks or older, unless you can show a valid rabies certificate at the time of your appointment. Kittens cannot be vaccinated against rabies until 12 weeks. If we fix your kitten before 12 weeks, you must take it to your own vet at 12 weeks for its rabies vaccination.
Note 4	Feline Leukemia (FeLV) and Feline AIDS (FIV). We do not offer the feline leukemia vaccination. Ask your own vet about the advantages and risks of this vaccination before making a decision. There is no vaccination against feline AIDS.

		Spay (female) See note 5
		Under 6 months Under 30 lb 30 lb and over	$75 $85
		6 months and over Under 30 lb 30 - 49 lb 50 - 69 lb 70 - 109 lb 110 - 149 lb 150 lb and over	$85 $105 $125 $180 $205 $305
		Neuter (male) See note 5
		Under 6 months Under 30 lb 30 lb and over	$65 $75
		6 months and over Under 30 lb 30 - 49 lb 50 - 69 lb 70 - 109 lb 110 - 149 lb 150 lb and over	$75 $95 $105 $125 $145 $165
		Canine distemper vaccination Rabies vaccination See note 6 Heartworm test Minimum age 6 months Deworming Nail trimming	$20 $15 $20 $15 $15

Note 5	Additional charges apply for a pregnant or in-heat female, a male with one or no testicles, and for hernia repair.
Note 6	State law requires us to vaccinate your dog if 12 weeks or older, unless you can show a valid rabies certificate at the time of your appointment. Puppies cannot be vaccinated against rabies until 12 weeks. If we fix your puppy before 12 weeks, you must take it to your own vet at 12 weeks for its rabies vaccination.