Clinic Services

Basic Care for Pets in Need

PAWS’ clinics are open to the public to provide low-cost spay/neuter and basic veterinary care for pet owners who are unable to afford it elsewhere, as well as for rescue organizations and feral cat trappers.

Please note: If your pet is experiencing an emergency, please take them to the nearest ER. Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG), PASE, Blue Pearl, and Penn Vet are some local facilities offering emergency services.

PAWS is NOT an emergency hospital, nor do we provide full services such as overnight care or extensive surgery. We are a clinic intended to serve those who may be struggling to afford or access basic veterinary care.

Online Pharmacy: PAWS now offers an online pharmacy service offering fast, free shipping on pet medications and more.

Services Offered:

Spay/Neuter

Cost includes rabies and distemper vaccinations if needed, e-collar (plastic cone) for all dogs and female cats, plus complimentary nail trim.

Cats: $70
Dogs under 40 lbs: $110
Dogs 40-90 lbs: $145
Dogs over 90 lbs: $195

Available for additional charge:

microchip ($15; recommended for all pets)
flea preventatives
de-worming treatments
additional surgical services as needed (costs vary).

Spay/neuter surgery at both our Grays Ferry clinic and our Northeast clinic can now be self-scheduled online. Please note, due to the high volume of requests for spay/neuter that we receive, when capacity is limited, we may prioritize requests from pet owners in Philadelphia to ensure that we support our local community as much as possible. Thank you for understanding!

Click to book a spay/neuter appointment at:
PAWS GRAYS FERRY Clinic
PAWS NORTHEAST (Grant Avenue) Clinic

TNR

Attention Trappers: Spay/neuter for feral cats is available, space permitting. Please call or email two days prior to the day you expect to bring cats in to confirm availability; we cannot accept walk-ins. PAWS’ TNR Voucher Program provides free or subsidized spay/neuter services and vaccinations to Philadelphia community cat caregivers, thanks to the generosity of donors. Please let us know if you need this assistance!

Clinic Appointments

PAWS provides exams and treatments for common conditions. The fee for the visit is $25, plus the cost of any additional tests/medications prescribed by our veterinarian.

We also offer wellness visits. Preventive medical care is the most important thing you can do to help your pet live a long, healthy life. It’s more than just shots! While annual vaccinations are important, a complete yearly wellness visit with a vet is key to detecting and preventing illness.

You can make an appointment by calling or emailing one of our clinic locations.

Vaccines

You can schedule your own appointment online for vaccines, dewormer, FeLV/FIV testing, flea treatment, and microchips. (If you prefer, you can still call or email us to schedule, but please note that there may be a delay due to our high call volume.)

Click to book a vaccine appointment at:
PAWS GRAYS FERRY Clinic
PAWS NORTHEAST (Grant Avenue) Clinic

Please note:

New appointments for online scheduling will open weekly, or as they become available.
Our online scheduler is for the services listed below only. For these services, your pet will not see a veterinarian. If your pet is sick, injured, or due for an annual checkup and needs to see a veterinarian, please make an appointment by calling or emailing one of our clinic locations.
If your pet has a history of adverse vaccine reaction, they should not be scheduled online. Instead, please email the clinic location you would like to visit (Grays Ferry: gfclinic@phillypaws.org, Northeast: neclinic@phillypaws.org) to schedule an appointment with our veterinarian.
To receive vaccines, kittens must weigh at least 2 pounds (approximately 8 weeks old), toy breed puppies must be 8 weeks or older, and all other puppies must be 6 weeks or older.

• Visit fee: $15 per animal
• Rabies and distemper vaccinations: $25
• Other vaccinations as needed: $12-25
• Microchipping: $15
• FIV/FeLV testing: $25
• Heartworm testing: $25
• 4DX testing (Heartworm, Lyme, etc): $30
• De-worming: $5-14
• Flea treatment: $9-11

Last Litter Program

Preventing the birth of unwanted litters reduces the homeless pet population and is vital to our goal of ensuring that every savable pet in Philadelphia has a loving home. Through our Last Litter program, we offer FREE spay/neuter surgery for any cat or dog whose babies are surrendered to PAWS for adoption!

How it works:

When the puppies or kittens are weaned (eating on their own/no longer nursing), email dogintake@phillypaws.org or catintake@phillypaws.org to make an appointment to surrender the babies.
Once you have confirmed your surrender appointment, we will schedule a free spay/neuter appointment for your adult cat or dog.
At PAWS, the puppies or kittens will be vaccinated, treated for worms and fleas, spay/neutered, and microchipped. Then, we’ll find them great homes!

END OF LIFE SERVICES

Saying goodbye to a pet is a difficult decision, but PAWS is dedicated to making those services affordable and accessible. To schedule end of life care, please contact the clinic you would like to visit.

Costs are based on your pet’s weight:

1-hour appointment: $50 fee. This includes being seen by a veterinarian and you may choose to be present with your pet or not.
Euthanasia:
- Cat: $30
- Dog under 40 pounds: $40
- Dog 40-90 pounds: $60
- Dog 91 or more pounds: $80
Group cremation (you will not receive your pet’s ashes):
- 0-3 pounds: $20
- 4-30 pounds: $35
- 31-70 pounds: $45
- 71+ pounds: $50
Private cremation (your pet’s ashes will be returned to you; pick up at our clinic):
- 0-3 pounds: $70
- 4-30 pounds: $100
- 31-70 pounds: $135
- 71+ pounds: $150
Small keepsakes (starting at $25) are available with group cremation while larger packages (starting at $39) are available only with private cremation

Please note:
Cremation services for already deceased pets can be scheduled by appointment, or handled by our front desk team on a walk-in basis during business hours.

If your pet is sick, injured, or aging, and you are unsure of what care they need, please contact us to schedule a clinic appointment. A PAWS veterinarian will assess your pet and provide guidance for keeping them comfortable as long as possible, and then support you in making the decision to say goodbye when the time comes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Are the clinic services offered by PAWS right for me?

PAWS’ low-cost Spay/Neuter and Wellness Clinics serve pet owners who have difficulty affording or lack access to basic veterinary care, and rescue organizations that need affordable services to carry out their lifesaving work. While PAWS does not have income restrictions, we do ask that if you are able to afford care at a full-service veterinarian’s office you do so, so that we can prioritize care for the pets who would not otherwise get treated.

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Can PAWS be my primary veterinarian?

PAWS is not a full-service veterinary practice, and we are not able to provide overnight care. If you are able to afford it, we recommend that you establish a relationship with a full-service veterinarian. If not, we will be happy to serve you and your pet to the best of our ability.

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Does PAWS offer payment plans?

We keep our prices as low as possible in order to serve the greatest number of pet owners who cannot afford to go elsewhere. We do not offer payment plans or Care Credit. PAWS accepts cash, debit, or credit cards. Payment is due at the time services are provided.

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How should I prepare to bring my pet to PAWS?

All pets must be on a leash or in a carrier. Dogs should be wearing a well fitted collar or harness. If your puppy has not had all of its shots, please carry them in your arms or in a carrier; walking on the ground exposes them to disease they are not yet immune to. Your cat must be in a carrier for their own safety, even if they don’t mind being carried in your arms (there may be dogs in our lobby that are not cat-friendly!). If you do not have a carrier, you can use a box with air holes; we also sell cat carriers if you would like to purchase one.

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I have a spay/neuter appointment for my pet. What instructions should I follow and what will the day of surgery be like?

Please read these instructions for important things to keep in mind before surgery, the day of, and afterward.

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Should I spay or neuter my pet?

Yes! Learn why we recommend spaying or neutering your pet.

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What flea treatment and heartworm preventative is available at PAWS?

PAWS carries various brands of topical flea prevention that are available over the counter. Oral flea preventative is available for purchase with a prescription from our veterinarian. We recommend all dogs and cats be kept on your preferred form of flea prevention year round to lower the risk of infestation.

Heartworm preventative requires a yearly exam and prescription by one of our veterinarians. Dogs should ideally be kept on heartworm preventative year-round; dogs that are only on heartworm preventative during the warmer months will need a test every year before restarting their medication in the spring. Puppies under 6 months of age can be started on preventatives without a test.

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Should I bring anything to my pet’s appointment?

If you have any previous medical records for your pet, including vaccination records, emergency room visits, and routine care visits, please bring them to your appointment.

If your pet is vomiting, has diarrhea, or any other intestinal issues, please bring a stool sample with you. To obtain a stool sample, use a small plastic bag to pick up a small piece of your animal’s poop, tie it up, and place the bag in the refrigerator until your appointment.

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My pet had babies, can PAWS help?

Yes! Through our Last Litter program, PAWS offers FREE spay/neuter surgery for any cat or dog whose babies are surrendered to PAWS for adoption.