RCDAS takes in between 30,000 and 40,000 animals each year, which means most of our veterinary resources go to spaying and neutering shelter pets.
We are working to grow our veterinary teams at each of our shelters, and we partner with the Board of Supervisors and contract cities to offer limited spay and neuter services to the public through mobile spay and neuter events. Appointments can only be made through a QR code on the event flyer, which is distributed by the District Supervisor or contract city organizing the event.
At this time, we do not make appointments by email or phone, and dates/locations are subject to change based on staffing availability. To find events specific to your area, go to www.rivco.org/board-supervisors to find what district you are located in. Then follow your District Supervisor on their social media pages and sign up for their newsletters. You can also check if your city has events by following them on social media and signing up for their newsletters. Please note, if you click a QR code on an event flyer and the page shows "No appointments available at this time," then the event is full.
To find low-cost services and resources, visit our pet owner support page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are there any low-cost spay/neuter clinics in Riverside County?
Due to the sometimes rapidly fluctuating pricing and programs offered by local veterinary clinics, we are unable to provide a comprehensive list of available clinics at this time.
Mary S. Roberts, Haven Pet Center, and Animal Samaritans may offer services. Check their websites for availability information or contact them directly with questions. You may also find clinics offering low-cost spay/neuter services through SpayCalifornia’s search engine.
What if I live outside of one of the County Districts? Can I still access free spay and neuter services?
You may find clinics offering low-cost spay/neuter services in your district through SpayCalifornia’s search engine. You may also find financially friendly pet resources, including spay/neuter assistance by visiting these resources:
My pet had an unwanted litter. What should I do?
With over 1,000 pets in our care, kittens and puppies are particularly vulnerable to illness due to their undeveloped immune systems, increasing their risk of euthanasia. If you are able to care for these pets until they’re old enough to be adopted, we can register them in our system with you as their foster. That way, you can get them the care they need from us, and they can stay out of the shelter to give their immune systems a little more time to develop.