Spay and Neuter Registration

Our next spay and neuter registration date will be September 3rd from 5-6 PM at the Market on State (Formerly the University Mall) in Athens.

Spay and neuter services are already extremely low cost, and are available to residents of Athens county as well as the surrounding counties. In addition to this, there is a low-income program to help residents of Athens County spay or neuter their animals at an even lower cost. Qualifications for the low-income assistance program can be found here.

When registering your animal(s), you will need to bring a valid photo ID or driver's license, as well as the payment. Costs are listed on the website above, as well as what types of documentation are acceptable as proof of low income.

Please bring your ID, a photocopy of your low-income paperwork, and the required payment in cash. Unfortunately we cannot accept methods of payment other than cash.

You do NOT need to bring your pets to the registration. You will receive details on the time and date of your pet's appointment after registering.

Not sure why you should spay or neuter your pets? Read up on the myths and facts of spay/neuter.

Want to hear it from a cat's point of view (as told by the characters from the Lion King)? Click here.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Spay Neuter Pre-Pay And Register

Please don't forget that our next pre-pay and registration for the low cost spay and neuter clinic is coming up on AUGUST 6TH from 5-6 PM at The Market on E. State Street (formerly University Mall).

Please bring with you
Payment (unfortunately we can accept CASH ONLY)

And any qualifying paperwork you may need if signing up for financial assistance.

Prices and documentation needed can be found on our website.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Want to know why spaying and neutering is so important? Check this out!

It seems like we spend so much time stressing the point, but sometimes you need a little comic relief when it comes to the topic of animal population control. Many people cite the reason for not getting their animals spayed or neutered as they want their child or children to "witness the miracle of birth". These songs, aimed at a younger audience, explain why spaying and neutering is so important. You just might find they get stuck in your head, too.


Spaying and Neutering music videos that are sure to get stuck in your head, drive the point home, and make you smile a bit all at the same time. And for an extra bonus smile, both songs synchronized to footage from Disney's "The Lion King"

Spay and Neuter Registration Details

Spaying or neutering your pets is a good idea for several reasons. It prevents unwanted animals, who end up at overloaded shelters or rescue organizations or worse, dumped on the streets to fend for themselves. But it also provides health benefits to the animals in question. It is agreed by veterinary organizations that spaying or neutering your companion animal can greatly reduce its risk of developing reproductive diseases down the road - uterine cancer, breast cancer, testicular and prostate cancer have all shown to decrease in older animals who were spayed when they were younger.

The next pre-pay and registration session for the Athens County Humane Society will be held on August 6th, 2009 from 5 to 6 PM at the Market on East State Street in Athens.

Those wishing to register and prepay should show up with the appropriate amount of money. Unfortunately we can take CASH ONLY.

If you are one of Athens County's many residents below the poverty level, do not fear - there is financial assistance available for those who qualify. Details and rates can be found here. When you come to register, please bring copies of the appropriate paperwork with you.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Registration for Spay and Neuter Clinics!

If you're interested in getting your pet spayed or neutered, come to the ACEnet building (formerly Rocky Boots in Nelsonville) from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 9 to sign up for an April or May slot.

Records of rabies shots and full payment (in cash) are mandatory before you can be allotted a time, so come prepared! There will be a clinic held in Athens on May 9, but it is limited to male cats and large, male or female dogs.

The ACHS does off a low cost option for those who need it, but please see athenshumane.petfinder.com for more details along with information on prices and photocopies of documentation that must be submitted to prove residency in Ahtnes County and low income status.

Getting your animal spayed or neutered is a great way to help relieve overpopulation, plus it may help with behavioral problems. For more information, check out my post from March 10 or the HSUS Web site.