FIX.ADOPT.SAVE.
Community Spay and Neuter Events and Specials
PLEASE REVIEW ALL RULES AND GUIDELINES FOR PARTICIPATION AND REQUESTS! THANK YOU!
85009 and 85041 Residents:
Maricopa County Animal Care & Control's
Pet Help S/N Program
To book your pet's appointment - please contact Pet Help directly at the phone number or email listed on the flyer.
Email preferred. MCACC's direct webpage for more information: Click Here
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FIX.ADOPT.SAVE. (FAS) - PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES -
Guidelines for participating in a FAS-funded S/N day, Mobile event, or FAS Voucher Program.
Yes - rules are boring...but please review them as they will answer many questions!
WHO WILL NOT QUALIFY FOR ASSISTANCE: FAS-funded services are not for or to be used by breeders, anyone selling animals, animal shelters, rescue groups, for feral/free-roaming/ community/stray cats, pets in the transition of homes (being re-homed), pets going into a rescue, pets adopted, or in foster care.
If you are fostering:
Please contact the rescue organizations you are working with for their pet's veterinary care and s/n needs. Rescue organizations have access to "rescue rates" and discounts with many veterinary clinics across the state.
Adopted pets from a shelter/rescue
group do not qualify-
Please contact the shelter/rescue organization you adopted your pet from for these services; a service that is their responsibility as a legitamate and ethical shelter/rescue organization.
Please see Arizona Revised Statutes regarding a shelter/rescue group's responsibilities.
ARS 11-1022 Requiring the sterilization of adopted pets: https://www.azleg.gov/ars/11/01022.htm
If you are seeking to surrender your pet and have been asked to fix your pet first-
Please contact a low-cost clinic for pricing or speak with the rescue group about your urgency to surrender your pet. Many rescue groups have partnerships with clinics across the Valley for discounts ("rescue rates") and may recoup the cost through adoption fees.
FIX.ADOPT.SAVE. DOES
NOT PARTNER WITH ANY SHELTER/RESCUE GROUPS TO SPAY/NEUTER THEIR PETS!
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WE RECEIVE NO FUNDING FROM RESCUES OR SHELTERS.
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OUR FUNDER'S SUPPORT IS TO HELP THE GENERAL COMMUNITY; PREVENTING PETS FROM ENTERING SHELTERS/RESCUE SYSTEM.
Why can't FAS pay for the spay/neuter of an adopted pet or one going into a shelter/rescue?
FAS' grant funding and outcomes are based on statistics and data, making a positive impact by decreasing the number of pets entering the shelter/rescue system. Our funds correlate to keeping pets out of the system, preventing accidental litters, and keeping pets in their homes. We work to help the general community (where the animals are coming from) to spay/neuter their pets when faced with financial hardship. By supporting adoption groups and people taking their pets to a shelter - we are actually showing that our efforts are NOT helping (actually doing the opposite) therefore, we would lose our funding.
As the largest provider of s/n assistance...we cannot/will not jeopardize our program. Losing our funding means thousands will not be assisted, and hundreds of thousands of pets will be born into an overburdened system.
Rescue groups/shelters have the ability to fundraise using their 501c3 status, whereas the general population does not.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR ASSISTANCE - PARTICIPATION IN SPECIALS
FAS-funded services, specials, and Voucher Program are for genuine pet owners in true need of financial assistance.
Funding provided to Fix.Adopt.Save. is intended to assist the general public with their pet's spay/neuter needs.
By assisting the general public (where the pets come from), we aim to - keep pets in their homes, avoid accidental litters and roaming pets seeking mates, and provide a healthier life for their pets. All outcomes that decrease the number of pets entering the shelter/rescue system, now and for the future.
We currently do not require "proof of income" as we acknowledge that many families and individuals make more than the federal poverty guidelines yet need assistance to spay/neuter their pets. We ask that you be honest and ethical in using our services and making requests. If you can afford low-cost - Fantastic! If you cannot and genuinely need FAS to help pay - please contact us or participate in one of our specials or programs.
2 pets per household/caregiver
per a 12-month period through FAS funding.
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If you have a litter, including the momma dog/cat, please advise the veterinary staff when making your appointment; the entire litter (with mom/dad) may be assisted. Special circumstances may qualify for additional assistance of more than 2 pets.
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Why a 2 pet limit? FAS strives to assist as many pet owners as possible across the entire county. As the largest provider of subsidized spay/neuter services in Maricopa County, we must set limits in order to assist more people. Additionally, we also do not want to give the impression that FAS can/will always pay for a new pet.
FAS Funded programs are for Maricopa County residents, only.
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If your ID, presented at your appointment, is different than when you requested assistance (and is outside of Maricopa County) - you may be declined by the medical provider. We cannot reimburse the veterinarians for services outside of Maricopa County.
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Why Maricopa County only? Our programs/services are GRANT funded from local sources and are restricted to Maricopa County residents. We do not receive funding for pets/residents outside of MC. If you are outside of Maricopa County - feel free to ask for resources; we may be able to put you in the right direction.
- Assistance is not guaranteed and dependent upon funding availability. Guidelines are subject to change -
FIX.ADOPT.SAVE. (FAS) - VOUCHER PROGRAM
Yes - more rules...but please review them as they will answer many questions!
Please visit our IMPACT Tab for current Fix.Adopt.Save. Community Spay/Neuter efforts and statistics.
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General Guidelines
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The same FAS Participation Guidelines apply (as above)! Further information is on the request form page.
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Assistance/vouchers are NOT guaranteed and are dependent upon funding and guidelines met.
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Spay/neuter surgeries are performed by specific participating veterinarians. A list and instructions are provided with the FAS Voucher.
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Vouchers are mailed. Why? To avoid duplication and keep proper management of grant funds, vouchers will not be emailed. YES, people have tried to copy them through previous programs when provided by email!
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Appointments for subsidized assistance fill up quickly; therefore, if you have a voucher - book your appointment ASAP!
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Extensions will NOT be granted for last-minute bookings, no-shows or cancellations.
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Vouchers not used on time (by the expiration date) will NOT be re-issued - this is the same as an extension! Funds are tied to grants, goals, and timelines. Unused vouchers will go to others in need immediately until funds run out.
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No Shows and/or multiple cancellations will result in declined future assistance!
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FIX.ADOPT.SAVE. - SPAY/NEUTER MOBILE DAYS
Mobile services are provided by a partner veterinary mobile clinic.
THE SAME F.A.S. PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES APPLY! See above to review
PLEASE READ EACH FLIER THOROUGHLY FOR BOOKING INFORMATION!
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Due to the increased amount of no-shows and last-minute cancellations- many of our partner veterinary clinics are now requiring non-refundable deposits (paid to the medical provider).
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Please- Do not email your request for an appointment to FAS; this will delay your assistance and put you farther down the registration list with the medical provider. FAS does not book these appointments- We are the sponsors/funder.
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NO BRACHYCEPHALIC BREEDS WILL BE APPROVED FOR MOBILE DAYS due to the increased risk of complications from "flat nose" breeds.
Complete details are listed on each flyer, including - Animal age/weight restrictions, requirements for participation, location and date of the event, post-surgery requirements, the non-refundable deposit amount, and the phone number or website link to register for your pet's appointment.
Fix.Adopt.Save. funded services are noted on each flyer - Spay/Neuter and core vaccinations* (vaccinations with s/n only).
SPACE IS VERY LIMITED ON THESE MOBILE DAYS: Please register ASAP and be ready for the return call from the medical provider to book your spot.
READ ALL THE INFORMATION ON THE FLYER BEFORE REGISTERING AND FOR RETURN CALL INFORMATION.
Mobile - 85353 RESIDENTS*
TUES. MAY 27, 2025
Avail. spots after 5/17/25 will open up to all MC residents.
85009 & 85041 RESIDENTS
SPAY/NEUTER SPECIALS CONTINUE.
*These two zip codes are the highest for intake of stray animals.
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We thank you for your part in helping our shelters and communities!
Assistance is made possible by grants from Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust and Maricopa County.