$25 Spay and Neuter Program for Low-income Residents
The Midwest City Spay & Neuter program is funded through a Hospital Authority grant aimed at assisting low-income residents with spay and neutering of their pets. Through population control, the program aims to reduce the following:
(1) Population growth among stray and unwanted cats and dogs;
(2) Stray and unwanted cats and dogs entering animal shelters;
(3) Cat and dog euthanasia rates;
(4) Animal-inflicted injuries to humans (e.g., bites);
(5) Threats to public health and safety (such as rabies)
Eligibility requirements
To qualify for the low-income, Spay & Neuter Program, applicants must be a Midwest City resident, meet the following income requirement or participate in at least one of the assistance programs.
The annual gross family income must not exceed the guidelines listed below:
Family Size: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Income: 41,350 47,250 53,150 59,050 63,800 68,500 73,250 77,950
Or participate in one of the following programs:
o Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF)
o DE Medical Assistance (Medicaid, DPAP, QMB, etc)
o General Assistance
o Food Stamps
o Women, Infants and Children
o Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - designed to help aged, blind, and disabled people, who have little or no income. This is not standard retirement or widow benefit.
o Social Security Disability - Include proof of benefit letter
o Veteran’s Administration Disability Compensation with disability rating of 50% or higher - Include proof of benefit letter
Surgery requirements
Application approval is required before a pet’s surgery can be scheduled. It is the responsibility of the applicant/pet owner to ask upon scheduling the spay or neuter surgery whether the veterinarian requires other care, tests or vaccines. You are responsible for the payment of any other fees for services mutually agreed upon with the Veterinarian that are not covered under this program.
Pets who do not have a current immunization against rabies at the time of surgery will receive a rabies vaccination, at no cost to the applicant.
Pet owners must follow pre-surgical and post-surgical care instructions given by the surgery provider to ensure the health and well-being of their pet.
Midwest City Spay & Neuter Program Income Eligible Instructions
STEP 1: Complete the Midwest City Spay & Neuter Program Income Eligible Application. Be sure to fill out the Pet owner information, Pet owner eligibility and Pet information sections, and sign the form. Incomplete applications will be denied.
STEP 2: Upload a copy of your valid State of Oklahoma driver’s license or identification card with a copy of your proof of eligibility. Proof of benefits document must state the type of qualifying assistance received by the applicant and the applicant's name. Applications submitted without proof of benefits and without proof of Midwest City residency will be denied.
STEP 3: Submit your completed Income Eligible Application and documents online or drop off at the shelter located at:
Midwest City Animal Services Center
8485 E Reno Ave
Midwest City, OK 73110
If your application is approved, you will receive a phone call to come pick up your certificate with the name and phone number of the surgical provider for you to schedule your appointment. Applicants who are not eligible to participate in the program will receive a denial letter. Incomplete applications will not be processed.
There will be a $25 nonrefundable administration fee that must be paid at time of picking up your certificate. This fee is to ensure your spot in the program.
STEP 4: Upon receipt of your Spay & Neuter Program certificate, contact the participating spay & neuter surgery provider to schedule surgery. Do not schedule your appointment prior to receipt of your approved application.
Spay & Neuter Program contact information
Should you have any questions about this process, please contact the Midwest City Animal Welfare Manger at (405) 739-1402 or email tcoplen@midwestcityok.org.
The Spay & Neuter Program application can also be completed online at www.midwestcityok.org.
