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Spay and Neuter
Miami Dade Animal Services Spay Neuter Partnership
Miami Veterinary Foundation and Miami Dade Animal Services have partnered to create greater access to spay/neuter services for the low income community, community cats and MDAS approved rescue partners.
Qualified low income pet owners are provided spay and neuter services for their pets with a minimal co-payment for the services. Proof of low income status must be provided to the participating veterinarian.
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Low income owners are catigorized as those who can prove they receive benefits from one of the following:
Food Stamps
Temporary Assistance for Needed Families (TANF)
Medicaid or Jackson Memorial Hospital Clinic Care
Veteran Status
Social Security Disability or Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Eligibility.
Eligible owners must submit a current and valid letter confirming their entitlement. Smart cards will not be accepted as proof. Examples of acceptable letters are available for reference.
Under the Community Cat program, community cats are spayed or neutered at no cost to the community member who brings the cats in for the services. Cats have their ear notched, are spayed or neutered surgery, receives a rabies vaccine all at no charge. This program has no income qualification. Anyone wishing to help with community cats may utilize this service at no charge.
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Participating veterinarians are reimbursed costs associated with these services via participation in this partnership. For veterinarians interested in this program, please contact MVF at (305) 697-3301.