SPAY - NEUTER PROGRAM

The focus of our SNAP (Spay and Neuter Assistance Program) is to combat pet overpopulation, one surgery at a time. Low-income households are eligible for greatly reduced surgery fees through our SNAP voucher program.

Qualifying households can purchase a spay or neuter voucher for cat surgery for $50, or a voucher for dog surgery for $90. For an additional $10, a one-year rabies vaccination will be included. The purchase of a rabies vaccine is required for animals without proof of a current vaccine.

Cat Surgery with Rabies Vaccine: $60
Dog Surgery with Rabies Vaccine: $100

As funding is limited, the Arnell SNAP program is available to Polk County residents only. If you are not a resident of Polk County, please contact your local humane society for information on low-cost spay and neuter programs in your area.

Eligibility for this program is based on the same guidelines as county- or state-based assistance programs. Documentation from public assistance programs such as food stamps, Medicaid, SSI, WIC, unemployment benefits, or pay stubs from an employer, or a previous year's tax return, along with a photo ID, will qualify you for this program.

You may visit the shelter in Amery to complete your application and purchase a voucher for your pet's surgery.

If you are mailing your application, please include photocopies of income verification, program cards, and a photo ID, along with payment by check for each voucher being purchased.   Click here to download a copy of the SNAP application..

If you do not qualify for the program, your application and payment will be returned to you.

Send your application, required documentation and payment to:

Arnell SNAP
185 Griffin St. East
Amery WI 54001

Arnell SNAP Voucher surgeries will be performed at the following local participating veterinary clinic:

Northwest Wisconsin Vet Service
949 State Road 46
Amery, WI 54001
(715) 268-6226

Please do not make an appointment for surgery before you have your voucher in hand.

Hours: M-F 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Saturday 8:00 a.m. – Noon

In addition to the cost of the SNAP Voucher through AMHS, there are
additional fees required by Northwest Vet.
$50 deposit when you set up the appointment. If you cancel within 24 hours, you will get the $50 back. If you show up to the appointment, the $50 will go towards surgery related fees which are as follows:

Wellness Exam (req’d for all new patients): $35
OR/Monitoring: $32
IV Pump: $24
Surgery Catheter: $9
Pain Medications: $33
E-Collar: $8 - $18
Biohazard fee: $2

Potential additional charges:

Pregnant/in heat: $77
Obese or mature age (2+): $88