Spay or Snip - Our Pets of Ouachita

SOS Pets of Ouachita saw the need for affordable spay/neuter surgeries in Northeast Louisiana, to reduce the number of unwanted litter and intake at the shelter. In 2025, we began funding FREE spay/neuter surgeries, with minimal out-of-pocket costs at our participating veterinary clinics in Monroe & West Monroe. 🐶🐱

📍 Participating Clinics
  • Our partner clinics are located in Monroe, LA and West Monroe, LA.
💡 Other Local Low-Cost / Free Options
✅ Eligibility
  • Owned pets in northeast Louisiana are eligible (priority to Ouachita Parish).
  • Foster/rescued pets leaving the state are not eligible.
  • Multiple pets per home are allowed.
  • Feral/colony cats considered case-by-case.
📅 Scheduling
  • Do not call the vet — our team will coordinate appointments.
  • Allow 1–2 months for our response.
  • Do not submit the same pet multiple times — duplicates will be deleted.
  • Same-day cancellations may result in removal from the program.
💲 Coverage & Funding
  • Surgery cost: 100% covered.
  • You pay for any additional required or optional services.
  • Funded by SOS Pets of Ouachita.
  • No public funds or shelter construction funds are used.
  • Program ends when funds are depleted.

This program is a gift to our community and its pets. We are unpaid volunteers — please be kind! ❤️

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q – Is my pet eligible?

A – Owned pets in Northeast Louisiana are eligible. Foster pets leaving the state are NOT eligible.

Q – How much will it cost me?

A – Surgery is 100% covered. Vaccines, flea treatment, or special conditions may cost around $50/pet.

Q – How do I sign up?

A – Use the link provided or the Sign-Up button on our Facebook page.

Q – How long before I hear from you?

A – You will receive a TEXT MESSAGE when you reach the top of the list. Wait time is 3–4 weeks.

Q – I have more than one pet. How many can I sign up?

A – Multiple pets are allowed, but limits may be applied depending on demand.

Q – What if I need to reschedule?

A – With notice, rescheduling is possible. No-shows become ineligible.

Q – Can I use a vet closer to my home?

A – No. Only participating clinics may be used.

Q – Can you fix stray or feral cats?

Possibly. We are NOT a TNR program. If you trap them and pay out-of-pocket fees per cat, we will try to assist.

There’s still time to honor your beloved person or pet in our new shelter!. 💙