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ARLGP Spay/Neuter Clinic

The ARLGP Spay/Neuter Program is designed to offer low-cost spay/neuter services to income-qualifying pet parents.

You qualify if you meet one of the following criteria:

  • You are a full-time college student.
  • You are currently using one form of public assistance (disability, unemployment, Medicare/Medicaid, MaineCare, Social Security, SSDI).
  • Your income is at or below the amounts based on the total number of people in your household, as outlined below:

UPCOMING 2024 CLINICS: 

Saturday, March 9th – spay/neuter (FULL)
Saturday, March 16th – spay/neuter (FULL)
Saturday, April 13th – spay/neuter
Saturday, April 20th – spay/neuter

Please ensure that you qualify under the above requirements and fill out the ARLGP Spay/Neuter Clinic Signup Form. A member of the Guest Services team will reach out to confirm registration and collect payment.

Spay/Neuter Clinic Fees:

  • Cat spay/neuter: $120
  • Dog spay/neuter (under 50 lbs.): $265
  • Dog spay/neuter (51-89 lbs.): $295
  • Dog spay/neuter (90-124 lbs.): $325

Additional add-on vaccines/treatments at time of spay/neuter surgery:

  • Rabies vaccine: $20
  • Distemper vaccine: $25
  • Bordetella vaccine (kennel cough- dog only): $25
  • Ear cleaning: $5
  • Nail trim: Included with spay/neuter
  • Microchip: $40

**We DO NOT accept Care Credit**

Please note: we are unable to spay/neuter cats over the age of 9, dogs over the age of 7, cats/dogs under the age of 8 weeks, or any cats/dogs that weigh under 2 pounds.


ARLGP VACCINE CLINICS

UPCOMING 2024 CLINICS: Future dates will be scheduled soon

To register for the upcoming vaccine clinic: Please fill out the ARLGP Vaccine Clinic Signup Form. A member of the Guest Services team will reach out to confirm registration and collect payment.

Our DOG vaccine offerings:

  • Rabies – $20
  • Distemper – $25
  • Bordetella (kennel cough) – $25

Our CAT vaccine offerings:

  • Rabies – $20
  • Distemper – $25

Details:

  • These clinics are by appointment only.
  • Payment will be taken when scheduling.
  • Our vaccine clinics are held at the shelter located at 217 Landing Road in Westbrook, Maine. Our clinic entrance is on the lower level of the shelter – towards the Westbrook Middle School.
  • A member of our staff will greet you at your car upon arrival.
  • Please bring dogs on leash and cats in a contained and safe pet carrier. If your dog requires a muzzle to visit the vet, please bring it to your vaccine appointment too.
  • If you have concerns about your animal’s reaction to vaccine services, please let us know so we can best prepare.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

If you are in need of financial assistance for urgent or emergency veterinary services, we have compiled a list of external foundations and programs.


LOCAL EMERGENCY VET HOSPITALS:

The ARLGP does not have a full-service public veterinary clinic. If your pet has a medical emergency, please contact your veterinarian or visit a local emergency veterinary practice:

Animal Emergency Clinic of Mid-Maine
37 Strawberry Avenue, Lewiston, Maine 04240
(207) 777-1110 | aec-midmaine.com

PetMedic Urgent Care
191 Marginal Way, Portland ME 04101
(207) 813-4777 | petmedicurgentcare.com/locations/portland-me/

Animal Emergency Clinic
739 Warren Avenue, Portland, Maine 04103
(207) 878-3121 | animalemergencyspecialtycare.com

Maine Veterinary Referral Center
1500 Technology Way Enterprise Park, Scarborough, Maine 04074
(207) 885-1290 | mvmc.vet


MICROCHIPPING

Microchipping is our #1 way to reunite lost pets with their owners. Microchipping is a quick and easy way to ensure your animal is properly identified in the event that he/she gets lost. The cost is $40 per pet and comes with a one-year registration. Please give us a call at (207) 854-9771 to set up an appointment to microchip your pet.


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