LifeSaver No-Cost Spay/Neuter Program

Program for Low Income Maryland Residents

New Program begins in January 2024

The Lifesaver Spay/Neuter Program is made possible by a grant from the Maryland Department of Agriculture. HART for Animals is currently accepting applications and scheduling appointments. 

The Lifesaver Spay/Neuter Program entitles low-income pet owners who are Maryland residents to spay or neuter up to six pets per household (under 7 years of age) and vaccinate them against rabies at no cost to the owner.  Eligibility is determined by Maryland WIC guidelines, food stamps, and other government benefits. Pet owners must show proof of income that is within the WIC guidelines or proof of government assistance.

Qualifications

Eligibility is determined by the Maryland WIC Guidelines. Please see the application for WIC income guidelines.

Surgery will not be performed without submitting proof of income on or before the morning of surgery:

• 1040 income tax return from the previous year

• Proof of Social Security, or SSI benefits

• Pay stubs from the last 3 pay stubs

• All W-2 forms for family

• WIC or Food Stamps

An appointment must be rescheduled at least 24 hours in advance, otherwise, it will not be rescheduled under the LifeSaver program.

Any vaccines or procedures (other than rabies or spay/neuter) are not covered under the Lifesaver program. Payment will be required in advance for any additional vaccines, services, or procedures. If the pet is found to have fleas upon intake, s/he will be given a Capstar tablet (which kills all fleas on the pet within 30 minutes) prior to surgery.

This program has been made possible thanks to a grant from the Maryland Department of Agriculture.