Spay-Neuter Assistance Program SNAP

06/03/2026

More amazing news, everyone! Animal Balance is returning to Mendocino County for another spay-neuter event!

05/26/2026

Thursday, May 28! This is an amazing deal for dog owners. Add a snap voucher and this is very affordable. Plus you get to spend the day in beautiful Humboldt County!

Thursday, May 28th is Dog Day!!!

We still have availability for puppies and dogs under 40 #!

$250 includes:

Pre-surgical exam
Rabies vaccine
Spay/neuter
E-collar
Take-home medications

Voucher assistance available for female dogs

Age and breed restrictions apply

Call 707-682-6366 today to get on the schedule!

05/25/2026

🐾Myth vs. Fact: Let’s Set the Record Straight! 🐾

There’s a lot of misinformation out there about spaying and neutering, and we’re here to bust some of the most common myths!

❌ Myth: “My pet will get fat after being spayed or neutered.”
✅ Fact: Weight gain comes from overfeeding and lack of exercise, not surgery! A healthy diet and regular activity will keep your pet fit and thriving.

❌ Myth: “It’s better to let my female pet have one litter first.”
✅ Fact: There’s no medical evidence supporting this. In fact, spaying before the first heat significantly reduces the risk of breast cancer and eliminates the risk of uterine infections.

❌ Myth: “Neutering will change my pet’s personality.”
✅ Fact: Your pet’s personality stays the same! You may notice a reduction in hormone-driven behaviors like roaming or aggression — which is actually a good thing. 😊

❌ Myth: “I can’t afford it.”
✅ Fact: That’s where we come in! We offer vouchers to help make this life-saving procedure accessible for every pet and family in Inland Mendocino County. 💛

📲 Visit Ukiahsnap.org or send us a message to learn how we can help!

Together, we can give every pet a longer, healthier life. 🐶🐱

05/11/2026

From a happy client:

“My name is Lanette, and I would like to express my sincere gratitude for the assistance your program provided in helping me get a mother cat and kittens spayed and neutered after they were abandoned on my property. Your support made it possible to ensure these animals received proper care and prevent further over population. It would have been cost prohibitive for me to take all of the stray cats that showed up to the veterinarian. I truly appreciate the important work SNAP provides for our community and I’m very thankful for the help you extended to me during this situation. Thank you again for your kindness and dedication. Sincerely, Lanette”

05/06/2026

Thank you so much, Dogwood Animal Rescue Project ❤️

Making a difference for 407 animals, in Mr. Moore's memory ❤️

We want to thank the daughter of Mr. Moore, who loved her father deeply and wanted to do something meaningful in his memory. Like her father, she too is an animal lover and met with our team where we explained that by spaying/neutering 1 dog or cat, we save hundreds of unwanted animals from being born in a world that is tragically overpopulated with unwanted animals. She loved and supported our idea!

In loving memory of Mr. John R. Moore, we helped fund 2 low cost Spay/Neuter Clinics in Mendocino County, in March 206 were altered and May (last weekend) 198 animals were altered, for a total of 404 owned dogs and cats that will not be contributing to pet overpopulation.

Pet Fix-Mendocino County is a collaboration with For The Animals Of The Ukiah Shelter, Animal Balance , Mendocino County Animal Care Services, Humane Society for Inland Mendocino County, and Perkins Family Law, PC ❤️

Making a difference, thanks to incredible supporters and partnerships, one animal at a time.

05/04/2026

Balls are for fetching! Spay and neuter your pets 🎾⚽️🏀

05/02/2026

Would you like to see a similar ordinance in Mendocino County?

04/29/2026

Attn: MENDOCINO AND LAKE COUNTY RESIDENTS ~ Please help us spread the word, we want to fill this low cost spay/neuter clinic happening this weekend.

SPAY AND NEUTER APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE for this coming weekend, May 1-3. We still have openings for male dogs under 40 pounds and both female and male cats.
Thanks to Mendocino County Animal Care Services, Dogwood Animal Rescue Project, Animal Balance and For the Animals of the Ukiah Shelter to get another 200 community animals fixed! Please read this ENTIRE post for details regarding the event and how to get signed up.

✨ This event will take place May 1st, 2nd and 3rd at the Ukiah Animal Shelter located at 298 Plant Road.
✨ Appointments cost $122 per animal, due at the time of booking, by card over the phone. This amount is NOT refundable or transferable, should you cancel or miss your appointment. The cost covers the surgery, any necessary vaccines and a microchip.
✨ Multiple animals WILL be accepted from the same family for this event.
✨ At this time, appointments are open to Mendocino County and Lake County residents.
✨ Drop off times will be in the early morning and pick up will occur sometime that afternoon or early evening.
✨ For this event - no dogs over 90lbs and no brachycephalic breeds (pugs, bulldogs, frenchies, etc.) and no trapped feral cats.
✨To book an appointment, please call 707-463-4782. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: There will be a very high number of calls coming into this number. There may be times that the voice mail box is full. Please call back. Please speak clearly with your first and last name and phone number. Please keep messages as short as possible.

04/29/2026

12/08/2025

🎉 Thank you to everyone who showed up and made our fundraiser on Saturday a success! With your help, we raised $1,615! For those of you picking up photos, they should be ready at Rainbow Ag later today. Thank you so much for supporting our mission! ❤️