Low cost spaying?

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My aunt is finally looking to get her two bitches spayed. I seem to remember that some charities offer low cost spaying for people on benefits/low income is this still the case and does anyone know which charities offer this?
 
RSPCA would be worth a try:

1.RSPCA Nottingham & Notts Branch 0 miles from nottingham
Address
R S P C A
135-137, Radford Road
NOTTINGHAM
NG7 5DU
Contact details
01159 784965
info@ rspca-nottinghamandnotts.org.uk
Services offered
Neutering
 
Jake if you scroll down on the page it also gives you the link to the PDSA, it also might be worth ringing around the local vets and seeing if they have a scheme for low cost neutering and spaying.
 
It makes me so angry! Why should someone who doesn't bother going to work get everything paid for! I work bloody hard six days a week so that when my animals need something doing I can afford it!

If you cant afford something as basic as a neutering fee then maybe you shouldn't have a dog.

I can understand for elderly on pension or people on disability or whatever but not just because they don't go to work!

Argh!
 
Rspca & pdsa both do low cost treatment/ spaying for some benefits, try ringing local branches.
Vieshot- they don't get it paid for, its non profit so they just pay costs. Surgeries are very basic & don't book appointments or have posh facilities or extra staff. Years ago they used to be open to anyone so those with low incomes had the option of low cost basic treatment. It's stupid to buy an animal if you can't afford it but if you lose your job after you get it I think its a fab idea. And cheap neutering even for people who are just too lazy to work is better than more unwanted animals.
 
littlelegs said:
Rspca & pdsa both do low cost treatment/ spaying for some benefits, try ringing local branches.
Vieshot- they don't get it paid for, its non profit so they just pay costs. Surgeries are very basic & don't book appointments or have posh facilities or extra staff. Years ago they used to be open to anyone so those with low incomes had the option of low cost basic treatment. It's stupid to buy an animal if you can't afford it but if you lose your job after you get it I think its a fab idea. And cheap neutering even for people who are just too lazy to work is better than more unwanted animals.
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Well said littlelegs :)
Maybe Vieshot would prefer the unemployed people to breed their dogs to make the cash to pay for the neutering instead? :o
Least offering it low cost means everyone can have a chance at being a responsible pet owner regardless of if they currently have a job or not.
Not everyone on benefits is on them because they want to be :o
 
vieshot said:
I can understand for elderly on pension or people on disability or whatever but not just because they don't go to work!

Argh!
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I'm glad you can understand that those who are severely disabled, like my aunt, deserve the right to have the companionship of a pet. Those pets also need to be neutered. I do most of the dog walking and vet trips for her dogs so that she can enjoy having them in her life.
 
Jake10 said:
I'm glad you can understand that those who are severely disabled, like my aunt, deserve the right to have the companionship of a pet. Those pets also need to be neutered. I do most of the dog walking and vet trips for her dogs so that she can enjoy having them in her life.
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Oh no most definitely! All disabled people should be given that opportunity. I cant imagine life not being able to live as im used to and I should imagine for alot of people their pets are to an extent what they live for.
 
vieshot said:
It makes me so angry! Why should someone who doesn't bother going to work get everything paid for! I work bloody hard six days a week so that when my animals need something doing I can afford it!

If you cant afford something as basic as a neutering fee then maybe you shouldn't have a dog.

I can understand for elderly on pension or people on disability or whatever but not just because they don't go to work!

Argh!
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Wow, what a post! :eek:
 
PDSA do it at set prices NOT for donations. They have a price list and the local PD i worked in had a long waiting list as they are so busy with non-routine surgery.

You have to meet to benefit requirements - housing or council tax benefit. All routine stuff - flea, worm tx, castrates, spays and vaccines and charged at set prices. Surgeries to be paid for when you drop your pet off.

xxx
 
In my experience PDSA for preventatives, vaccs, spay neuter, have been more expensive than local vets. Ridiculous policies to my mind, if they subsidised these things then they would end up with less animals to treat in the long term. Mind you, I have major beef with the flipping PDSA near me, utterly useless IMO. I understand other branches are better.
 
Wow vieshot, I got mine done for free simply cause I have a farm I bet that irks too??!
These initiatives help animals-dont really care if they offend done people's sensibilities!
 
Oops didn't realise they have set prices, I've only used them in emergancies (dogs stomach infection and cat decided to try and eat a bee a few days ago :rolleyes: and only ever been asked for donation but it does make sence that they would have set prices for things like neutering :)
 
Rather than a charity vet, you could look at a low cost clinic type vet. There are places that only do the basics so have less overheads and can offer routine procedures like vaccinations and neutering at a reduced fee.
http://www.easipetcare.co.uk is one example but there are others around the country
 
So if someone is made redundant they should give their pet away?

The council kennels that we visited when we were looking for a pooch gave you a voucher to get your dog neutered for free if you get them from the kennels and they haven't been neutered already. They also give vouchers to those on low income which is a discount.
They have a scheme whereby you go there on a certain day and have your pet chipped for a discount price regardless of income...
 
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