In an effort to eliminate pet homelessness, Texas Humane Heroes helps make pet ownership more affordable and increases pet retention by offering public low-cost clinic services. *Dogs and Cats must be younger than seven years old and under 70 lbs for spay/neuter appointments.
Clinic services are only offered at the TXHH Leander Adoption Center.
*additional fees may apply
($15 if female is in heat, $15-$35 if pregnant or pyometra, $20 per male undescended testical)
- Surgery check-in is between 8:00 AM and 8:30 AM. Please do not arrive prior to 8:00 AM.
- Pick-up is between 3:30 PM and 5:00 PM the same day.
- Please allow a minimum of fifteen minutes at check-in and pick-up for paperwork.
- No food after 10 PM the night before surgery, Water is OK.
- All dogs must be on a leash.
- All cats must be in an individual pet carrier.
- Proof of current rabies vaccination or purchase of a rabies vaccination is required for all animals to undergo spay/neuter surgery at Texas Humane Heroes.
- While not required, it is highly recommended that dogs have prior Bordatella and DHPP vaccinations, as well.
Should we let our female have one litter before spaying her?
No. Females should be spayed before the first heat, which usually occurs at 5-6 months of age. We stress before, since a female can become pregnant at that age and she is in no way ready for it. Pregnancy will place a great strain on the system, often resulting in birth defects, and she may not be able to nurse, resulting in seriously malnourished offspring. In addition, early spaying prevents later problems, including mammary tumors, uterine infections, and uterine tumors. If a female is allowed to go through a heat before spaying, those problems may still arise later in life because estrogen is stored in the system as a result of the heat.
How old should my pet be before the surgery?
Kittens and puppies can be spayed or neutered at 8 weeks of age as long as they weigh at least 2 pounds. If females are spayed before their first heat (which usually occurs when they are five to six months old), breast cancer can be almost completely prevented. Younger pets also recover more quickly from the surgery and experience less pain following surgery than older pets. In short – the sooner the better.
Is the surgery painful?
Yes, the surgery can be painful. However, we provide all pets with very effective pain medication that lasts upto 24 hours after surgery and offer additional take-home pain medication for purchase.
What’s an E-Collar?
An Elizabethan collar, E-Collar, or pet cone, (sometimes humorously called a pet lamp-shade or cone of shame) is a protective medical device worn by an animal, usually a cat or dog. Shaped like a truncated cone, its purpose is to prevent the animal from biting or licking at its body while the surgery site heals.
My pet just had a litter. When can I spay her?
We recommend spaying dogs when their puppies are 5 weeks old and can be away from their mom for the day. We recommend cats get spayed when their kittens are 5 weeks old as well. However, if you have an outdoor cat or a cat that you think may not be able to wait that long, we can spay them sooner. This is sometimes necessary because they can come back into heat and get pregnant while still nursing their kittens. It is okay for the moms to go back to nursing after her spay.
What does the tattoo look like and where is it on my pet?
The tattoo is 1/2 to 1 inch long, straight line in green ink located right by the surgical incision. It will fade a little after the skin heals.
Why tattoo pets?
The tattoo program was started so that we comply with the highest standards of the Spay-Neuter Task Force guidelines. These guidelines were established to protect our wonderful patients and insure that they are treated safely and effectively. The tattoo is meant to be a permanent identification that your pet has been spayed or neutered.
Can’t veterinarians tell if my pet is spayed or neutered without the tattoo?
Sometimes not. Of course this would only be an issue if your pet were lost or in a shelter without it’s medical history. With newer dissolvable suture materials, there are no stitches to feel in a female’s belly to indicate she was already spayed and if they have surgery at a young age, there is no scar to see. In male dogs, if you can’t see or feel a scar, there is a possibility that the dog still has testicles but they never dropped into the scrotal sac (cryptorchid). The doctor would open the male dog up like a spay to look for those testicles, a painful and unnecessary surgery that could have been prevented with a permanent identifying mark.
How do I make an appointment?
You can make your appointment by online here. If you are unable to make your appointment online, please call (512) 260-3602 to make an appointment for your pet.
Questions? Please email jmccoy@texashumaneheroes.org
Vaccination Clinic Service Fees: DOGS
| Rabies vaccination (annual) | $15 |
| DHLPP (annual) | $15 |
| Bordatella (6 months, optional) | $15 |
| Heartworm test (annual if on monthly preventative) | $20 |
| Microchip (includes registration) | $20 |
| Nail trim | $15 |
Vectra 3D Flea and Tick Preventative (Buy 3 Doses, Get 1 FREE)
| 3 Doses | |
| 5-10 lbs | $36 |
| 11-20 lbs | $39 |
| 21-55 lbs | $42 |
| 56-95 lbs | $45 |
| Over 95 lbs | $48 |
Iverheart Max Heartworm Preventative (6 month supply)*
| Toy 6-12 lbs | $30 |
| Small 12.1-25 lbs | $31 |
| Medium 25.1-50 lbs | $35 |
| Large 50.1-100 lbs | $40 |
*Purchase Iverhart in a 6 month or year supply with a negative result HW test from our clinic.
Vaccination Clinic Service Fees: CATS
| Rabies vaccination (annual) | $15 |
| FVRCP VX (annual) | $15 |
| Felv VX (annual) | $15 |
| FeLV test (annual) | $20 |
| Microchip (includes registration) | $20 |
| Nail trim | $15 |
Vectra 3D Flea and Tick Preventative (Buy 3 Doses, Get 1 FREE)
| 3 Doses | |
| Under 9 lbs | $36 |
| Over 9 lbs | $39 |
Our vaccination clinic also offers low cost Heartworm Testing and Heartworm preventative for dogs. As well as Felv testing for cats.
*We ask that you not arrive more than thirty minutes prior to the clinic as there is no place for you to wait prior to the check-in time of 9:00am.
Remember all dogs MUST be on a leash and cats MUST be in separate carriers.
Please note: Texas Humane Heroes cannot accept feral or aggressive animals at the vaccination clinic. If your pet must be sedated in order to receive vaccines, we are unable to treat your pet. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Clinic Address:
Texas Humane Heroes
10930 E. Crystal Falls Pkwy
Leander, TX 78641
Walk-In Vaccination Clinic
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Leander Adoption Center (Map below)
- 9am to 11am, 4th Saturday of every month*
- *Nov/Dec are combined and held on the 1st Saturday of December 9am to 11am
Other Low-Cost Services:
- Vaccinations
- Microchips
- Heartworm Testing & Preventative
- Flea & Tick Preventative