On the last Sunday in February, hundreds of Sacramento area volunteers join together to spay and neuter up to 1,000 dogs and cats. These surgeries are offered for a small payment to the area's neediest families.

Since 2000, more than 4,000 dogs and cats have been altered on Spay Day Sacramento, preventing the births of thousands of unwanted animals and reducing the burden on area shelters.

How You Can Help:

• Donate. SAAC receives no government funding and relies 100 percent on private donations to offer Spay Day and other low-cost spay/neuter programs.

• Volunteer. We rely on volunteers for a variety of tasks prior to and on Spay Day. If you want to help needy families and help reduce the number of unwanted animals in the Sacramento area by volunteering for Spay Day, please email us.
  
  
• Become a sponsor. We are always looking for organizations that want to support Spay Day. Sponsors get promotional opportunities on Spay Day publicity materials. To find out more about Spay Day sponsorship, please email us. See the list of our Spay Day 2009 sponsors below.
  
  
• Provide spay/neuter surgeries. Veterinary clinics and animal shelters in Sacramento, Yolo and Placer Counties donate their time and talent to make Spay Day a success. If your clinic would like to volunteer for this important community event, please email us. See the list of our Spay Day 2009 participating clinics below.
  

Spay Day 2009 Partners

Spay Day 2009 Sponsors and Friends

Spay Day 2009 Participating Clinics

More About Spay Day

What does each animal receive on Spay Day?
Each pet receives the following services for $15 per cat and $20 per dog:

  - Spay or neuter surgery 
  - Core vaccinations 
  - Microchip with registration
  - Dose of flea preventative

Who is eligible?
Households in Sacramento, Yolo and Placer Counties earning $35,000 a year or less.

How do I get a Spay Day appointment?
Call (916) 808-SPAY [7729] to request an appointment. Appointments are made on a first-come, first-served basis. [More information]

What if I don't get an appointment on Spay Day?
A number of other low-cost spay/neuter programs are available in the Sacramento area. [More]

Is Spay Day mentioned in the media?
Yes! Check out our past media coverage.

What is special about Spay Day Sacramento?
It is the largest one-day spay/neuter event in America! Read about our successful 2008 event.