Veterinary Public Health

The New Jersey Department of Health supports several animal population control programs to prevent animal overpopulation and to protect human health. These include programs that promote the spaying or neutering of animals.

• Animal Friendly License Plate
• Animal Population Control Tax Check-Off Option Poster [pdf 3m]

You may be eligible to have your pet spayed or neutered at a discounted price at one of the participating veterinary hospitals.

  Spay or Neuter your adopted dog or cat for $20.00 if you:

• Are a New Jersey Resident
• Adopted your pet from an eligible licensed NJ shelter; municipal, county, or regional pound; NJ holding or impoundment facility that contracts with NJ municipalities; or a non-profit NJ animal adoption referral agency
• Licensed the dog in your municipality (licensing for cats is not required).

 Spay or Neuter your dog or cat for $10.00 if your receive any of the following:

• Food Stamps
• Medicaid
• General Public Assistance
• Rental Assistance
• Aid to Families with Dependent Children
• Lifeline Utility Credit
• Tenants Lifeline Assistance
• Supplemental Security Income
• Pharmaceutical Assistance to Aged & Disabled

Show the vet your ID card

Important Program Information

• Call a participating veterinary hospital for an appointment and additional program details.
• Adopt from a participating facility or referral agency.