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Spay/Neuter and Wellness Clinic

215-298-9680
gfclinic@phillypaws.org
2900 Grays Ferry Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19146

Spay/Neuter and Wellness Clinic


Please note:

  • PAWS is currently providing low-cost spay/neuter, sick visits, and vaccinations for owned cats and dogs, through scheduled appointments only. Due to the extremely high volume of requests we are receiving, there is a wait time for appointments, and you will only get a call or email back as appointments become available.
  • PAWS is NOT an emergency hospital, nor do we provide full veterinary services such as overnight care or extensive surgery.
  • If your pet is experiencing an emergency, please take them to the nearest ER. Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Center and Penn Vet are two local facilities offering emergency services.
Clinic Appointments

Exams and treatments for common conditions.

  • $25 for the visit, plus the cost of any tests/medications prescribed.
Available
By Appointment.
Call 215-298-9680 ext. 0 or email gfclinic@phillypaws.org.
Spay/Neuter

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

You can now schedule your pet’s spay/neuter appointment online here. Please note, due to the high volume of requests for spay/neuter that we receive, when capacity is limited, we may priortize requests from pet owners in Philadelphia to ensure that we are supporting our local community as much as possible. Thank you for understanding!

  • Cats: $70
  • Dogs under 40 lbs: $110
  • Dogs 40-90 lbs: $145
  • Dogs over 90 lbs: $195
Available
By Appointment: schedule online.
If you prefer, you can call us at 215-298-9680 or email gfclinic@phillypaws.org to schedule, but please note there may be a delay due to our high call volume.
TNR

Spay/neuter for feral cats is available, space permitting.

  • Please call or email in advance to confirm availability; we cannot accept walk-in TNR clients at this time.
Available
By Appointment.
Call 215-298-9680 ext. 0 or email gfclinic@phillypaws.org.
Vaccines

Vaccine appointments must be scheduled; walk-in services are not available.

To receive vaccines, kittens must be at least 2 lbs (approximately 8 weeks), toy breed puppies must be 8 weeks or older, and all other puppies must be 6 weeks or older. 

New: schedule your appointment online! Please note: our online scheduler is for the services listed below only; your pet will not see a veterinarian.

  • visit fee: $15 per animal
  • rabies and distemper vaccinations: $25
  • other vaccinations as needed: $12-25
  • microchipping: $15
  • FIV/FeLV testing: $25
  • de-worming: $5-14
  • flea treatment: $9-11
Available
By Appointment: schedule online.
If you prefer, you can call us at 215-298-9680 or email gfclinic@phillypaws.org to schedule, but please note there may be a delay due to our high call volume.

Clinic Services: 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?

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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.

About the Clinic


Opened in 2010 in the Grays Ferry section of the city, PAWS’ low-cost Spay/Neuter and Wellness Clinic serves pet owners who have difficulty affording or accessing veterinary care, and rescue organizations that need affordable services to carry out their lifesaving work. By caring for the most vulnerable pets, the clinic is preventing the birth of countless unwanted litters, reducing the flow of animals into shelters, and bringing Philadelphia closer to becoming a no-kill city where every healthy and treatable pet is guaranteed a home. The clinic serves approximately 18,000 pets each year, including more than 8,000 spay/neuter surgeries.

The Clinic also contains shelter space for the cats and dogs PAWS rescues, where they receive care until they can be placed into foster or adoptive homes, or transferred to one of our adoption locations.

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