We pet parents are pretty much accustomed to getting our pets their regular puppy or kitten boosters and can schedule the spay or neuter as soon as the vet recommends it so that these costs are spread out over several months.
But after a life out in the great unknown, Nugget had a bit of veterinary care catch up to do. The costs of her vaccinations, heartworm test, health check and basic puppy necessities (crate, collar, toys) added up quickly.
Fortunately, there are samaritan groups like Valley Save a Pet available to help with the costs of a spay or neuter. Lea was able to send Save a Pet a money order for just $65 (for a female dog under 50 pounds) in exchange for a voucher for a spay at her own veterinarian. These discounted vouchers are made possible by donations raised by the 100% volunteer organization.
There are more details on spay and neuter programs through Spay USA for low 
income households or through voucher programs such as this. Some programs are strictly cat or dog programs, and may have different criteria for qualification. You may also want to check schedules for a mobile spay or neuter clinics through a group NeuterScooter.com, though national programs are not common.
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