General Pet Resources

Responsible Pet Ownership

Please see the links below to information related to pet care, responsible pet ownership and other pet related topics

• ASPCA Pet Care
• American Veterinary Medical Association Pet Care
• Denver Dumb Friends League: Helpful information for pet adopters
• DogsOutLoud.com: So you've brought home a new dog... now what?
• House Rabbit Society: Frequently Asked Questions
• Kitten Information and Care
• Pet-Sitter Checklist

Low Cost Veterinary Resources

Animal Balance Free Spay/Neuter Clinic - CLINIC IS FULL. 
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday: March 27-29, 2026
Location: HRAS-160 Hitchcock Road, Salinas

See below for local spay/neuter resources. 

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Click here for information on spaying-/neutering your pet.

Public low cost spay/neuter/veterinary resources and assistance within Monterey County
Please contact each organization to find out what resources are available.
For regular veterinary care, please contact your local veterinary clinic.

SPAY/NEUTER SERVICES

Animal Friends Rescue Project

POMDR, Helping Paw Program

SNIPbus- Call 925-967-1001

SPCA for Monterey County - 831-373-2631

South County Animal Rescue - 831-525-5160 (*South Monterey County Residents Only)

Our Neighborhood Pet Project text 831-970-8878 or 831-261-2273 (*South Monterey County Residents Only) Apply on-line to schedule appointments

FOWAS- 831-724-4988

VETERINARY ASSISTANCE

POMDRHelping Paw Program- 831-718-9122

Birchbark Foundation - 831-471-7912

Max's Helping Paws Foundation - 831-704-6473

Care Credit

VACCINES AND MICROCHIPPING

SPCA for Monterey County - 831-373-2631

VIP PetCare - See website for locations

Protect Your Pet - 831-594-6557 (Call only)

SNIPbus- Call 925-967-1001(Vaccines only)