You should spay or neuter your pet dog or cat. Here’s how to get it done around KC
It’s the law in both Missouri and Kansas that animals adopted from shelters must be spayed o neutered before they go to their new home.
But many pet owners still have cats and dogs that are breeding unwanted animals.
Animal welfare advocates have long said it is important for female pets to be spayed and male pets to be neutered.
Getting them “fixed” prevents them from having multiple litters, sending unwanted cats or dogs out roaming the streets and filling shelters like KC Pet Project, the largest such facility in the Kansas City area.
“You may have three outdoor cats, and that can easily turn into 10-plus very quickly,” said Tori Fugate, KC Pet Project’s chief communications officer.
There are also health benefits for the pet, including improving their life expectancy and decreasing their chances of developing diseases like testicular and breast cancer, Fugate said.
KC Pet Project, as a nonprofit overseeing the city’s animal services division, is doing what it can to help. It spays and neuters all pets that come in.
KC Pet Project waives fees every Wednesday for every adopted dog that weighs more than 20 pounds and is at least 6 months old, including the fees for spaying and neutering.
To get pets spayed and neutered, owners can book an appointment with a private veterinarian or at one of a few low-cost clinics around the Kansas City area. The surgery can cost up to $500, not including other expenses such as pain medications or a pre-surgery examination.
Where can I take my pets to get spayed and neutered?
Humane Society of Greater Kansas City
Where: 5445 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, Kansas
Call 913-596-1000 or email schedule@hsgkc.org to book an appointment. Daniella Barragán, the director of shelter operations, said prices vary based on the age and weight of the animal.
Pet Resource Center of Kansas City
Where: 1116 E. 59th St.
Book an appointment at prckc.org and click on the “Spay/Neuter” tab. You can call 816-353-0940 to book an appointment, but they are receiving so many calls, your call may not be answered.
A $50 deposit is required when you make an appointment. If you can’t afford that, Pet Resource Center can still work with you to sterilize your pet.
Spay and neuter prices vary based on the age and weight of the animal.
Northland Animal Welfare Society
Where: 6972 N. Broadway, Gladstone.
Call 816-336-1888 to book a spay and neuter appointment. Prices vary based on the age and weight of your pet, and the pet owner’s annual income.
