Community Spay and Neuter Services

In order to qualify for spay/neuter services cat owners must live within the City of Ottawa boundaries and meet at least one of the following requirements:

Enrolment in the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP);

Enrolment in Ontario Works (OW);

Enrolment in the Resettlement Assistance Program;

Receive the Guaranteed Income Supplement (for seniors); 

Annual income below $35,000 (notice of assessment required); or,

Letter or referral from a social worker, social service agency or qualified City of Ottawa employee stating a need for the program.

Cats must be between four months and eight years of age, and in good general health. Appointments are limited to two cats per household, to ensure as many families as possible can benefit from this service.

Looking for spay/neuter services for a feral cat colony? See our Feral Cat Program.

Spay/neuter surgery is available for $100 per cat and includes a complimentary microchip (optional). Nail trimming and ear cleaning may be offered at the same time, if needed, at no cost.

This low fee is made possible through the generous support of our community.

Clients arrive at the OHS with their cats at 8 a.m. for registration and arrive to pick up their cats at 3 p.m. the same day!