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Humane Society of Greater Rochester

Spay/Neuter Incentive Program (S.N.I.P.)


The Spay/Neuter Incentive Program (SNIP) provides qualified owners access to spay/neuter services for their household dog or cat at a significantly reduced cost. Services are performed at Lollypop Farm by appointment only. Our team of veterinarians, licensed veterinary technicians, and assistants provide the highest level of care in our state-of-the-art Klingenstein Veterinary Clinic on the main campus in Fairport.

Lollypop Farm is currently accepting SNIP applications for cats and dogs. Our current wait time for cats is up to two months. Our current wait time for dogs is up to five months. To submit a SNIP application for your pet, please read through the following qualifications and select the appropriate button below.

GENERAL

INFORMATION

Please note: SNIP provides lower-cost routine spay and neuter surgeries to animals in good general health and is NOT a provider of emergency surgeries. If your pet is experiencing a medical emergency, please contact your full service veterinarian.

Please visit this page to view our listing of regional emergency veterinary facilities.

You may also call us at 585-223-1330. for guidance on accessing care for your pet.

  • Services are provided by appointment only at Lollypop Farm’s Klingenstein Veterinary Clinic in Fairport, NY
  • A non-refundable deposit is required to schedule an appointment: *$25 for cats or $50 for dogs*
  • Appointments are scheduled Monday through Thursday. Drop-off time for cats is 7:30 a.m.; drop-off time for dogs is 8:00 a.m.
  • Services are provided on the same day. Pick-up time for cats is 3:00 pm; pick-up time for dogs is 3:15 p.m.
  • No follow-up appointments are needed
  • Post-op care instructions are provided at discharge

What is Included?

  • Spay or Neuter surgery with anesthesia and pain medicine
  • Rabies and Distemper Vaccinations.
  • If your pet is current on these vaccines, you may submit proof of vaccination up to two days prior to your surgery date to receive a discount of up to $10 ($5 per required vaccine). Proof submitted less than two days before your surgery date will not be eligible for a discount; you will be charged the full cost of services.
  • General Exam
  • Nail Trim
  • Optional: E-collar ($5), Microchip, Flea & Tick Treatment, and De-Worming ($10 each)

COST OF SERVICES

Cats

Female $90
Male $80

Dogs

Female $170
Male $160

QUALIFICATIONS

Pet owners must meet one of the following criteria:

  • Receive Public Assistance (SNAP, HEAP, Supplemental Security Income, Social Security Disability Income, Unemployment, or Medicaid)
  • Fall below Income Eligibility Guidelines
    Household Size: Maximum Household Income
    1 Person: $33,250
    2 People: $38,000
    3 People: $42,750
    4 People: $47,500
    5 People: $51,300
    6 People: $55,100
    7 People: $58,900
    8 People: $62,700

Dogs or cats must be:

  • Be between the ages of 4 months and 6 years at the time of application and surgery
  • Be in good health
  • Have no history of aggression
  • Owned by the applicant and have been in the applicant’s custody for at least 30 days. A good faith effort must have been made to locate an owner if found as a stray.
  • Please see this page for information about reporting stray pets.

SNIP Application for Cats

SNIP Application for Dogs

Spay/Neuter FAQ

DID YOUR PET RECEIVE

SERVICES TODAY?

Please take a moment to review this video for tips on how to care for your pet after surgery.

Questions? Please contact us by email or at 585-223-1330 x170.

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