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Spay and Neuter Services Package

The public spay and neuter program is operating under limited availability and is for Baltimore County residents/Baltimore County-owned cats and dogs only. Appointments are required. Surgical services are available at: 

Dundalk Spay and Neuter Surgical Center
7702 Dunmanway
Dundalk, Maryland 21222
Get Directions(link is external)

Rescue and foster groups are currently not eligible for this program.

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE

In addition to the spay and neuter surgery, your pet package also includes the following services:

  • Rabies vaccine, as required by law
  • Other vaccines such as distemper and Bordetella (dogs only)
  • Deworming
  • A County animal license (applicable to Baltimore County residents only)
  • Microchip

Your pet must qualify and have surgery through our program in order to receive these additional services. Pet owners may not opt out of individual services. Pets must receive all services as part of this package.

The total package cost is $20.

ABOUT YOUR SURGERY APPOINTMENT

Review the process for scheduling and attending your appointment below. 

Please make sure you and your pet meet our eligibility requirements before submitting an appointment request. Our staff will review your request and if you or your pet don't meet our requirements, your application will not be accepted and we will call you to discuss.

RESTRICTIONS

Your dog should not:

  • Be a boxer, bulldog (all breeds), pug or Shih Tzu (other short-faced and mixed breeds will be evaluated case by case at the discretion of the veterinarian)
  • Have a known illness, injury or medical condition
  • Be younger than four months or older than six years of age
  • Weigh less than five pounds or more than 60 pounds if female, or more than 80 pounds if male

Your cat should not:

  • Be hairless, Himalayan or Persian
  • Have a known illness, injury or medical condition
  • Be younger than five months or older than six years of age
  • Weigh less than five pounds

Important Note: We reserve the right to decline an animal that is brought in for an appointment if the animal does not meet these requirements, or if the animal is not the gender or weight stated at the time of booking the appointment. If an animal is denied, payment will be refunded or the appointment will be rescheduled if possible.

PETS WITH INCREASED ANESTHETIC RISK

Pets may be declined for surgery if they present an increased risk for complications from anesthesia. Pre-existing conditions that would put your pet at increased anesthetic risk or may require a complicated surgery includes, but is not limited to:

  • Feline leukemia
  • Heart murmurs
  • Kidney disease
  • Seizure disorder
  • Retained testicles
  • Upper respiratory infections

Request your appointment by completing the online form below. This is an appointment request, not a guarantee. Please make sure that all of the information is acccurate as we reserve the right to deny an animal if it is not the gender or weight stated in the appointment request. When your request has been accepted, you'll receive a confirmation email. If you haven't received a confirmation email, your pet’s appointment hasn't been confirmed. Payment is required at the time of scheduling.

Before paying, be sure to schedule your appointment first. Your appointment request will only be accepted if payment is also made at the time of the request. The email address used to make payment should be the same as the email used in the appointment request. Pay for your appointment now(link is external).

You will receive an email confirming your payment was processed.

Don't feed your pet any food or treats after midnight the night before surgery. Your pet may still drink water.


 

Arrive at the surgery location by 8 a.m. Staff will not admit clients into the building before 8 a.m. The owner of the pet needs to drop off the pet in order to sign the proper consent and provide a medical history.

  • Your Pet—Bring your cat in a carrier (one cat per carrier) and your dog on a non-retractable leash.
  • Medical Records—Bring any medical records and our veterinary staff will determine which vaccinations your pet can receive as part of our program. If you don’t have prior medical records for your pet, that’s okay. Your pet will receive a complete physical exam and the full Healthy Pet Package. Note: A complete rabies certificate is required for proof of prior vaccination and receipts or invoices are not considered proper verification of rabies vaccination.

All pets are discharged to their owners the same day as surgery. Exact pick up times will be assigned in the morning at drop-off but will not be before 3 p.m. If you're unable to pick up your pet from the surgical center at the specified time, he or she will be transferred to our main location in Baldwin. You will be required to redeem your pet from the shelter.

You'll be sent home with detailed care instructions. To give you an idea of what to expect, review the home-care instructions.

REQUEST YOUR APPOINTMENT ONLINE

All services are by appointment only and walk-ins will not be accepted. Payment is required at time of scheduling. Pre-surgical documents are emailed prior to your appointment; a valid email address is required.

DO YOU QUALIFY FOR AN APPOINTMENT?

Is this appointment for an owned pet that resides in Baltimore County?

Good news! Your pet is eligible for a $20 procedure at our Dundalk facility. Credit card payment is required at time of scheduling. Select the location to book your appointment. Make sure to continue to the payment screen after you book.

  • Dundalk, 7702 Dunmanway(link is external)

Surgical services are not available for owned pets living outside Baltimore County. If you feel you have reached this message in error please email spayneuter@baltimorecountymd.gov.

MAKE CHANGES OR CANCEL AN APPOINTMENT

The easiest way to access your appointment information is via your confirmation email. If you can’t locate this or if you need to change or cancel your appointment, call the medical team at 410-887-2938, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Contact Us

Animal Services

13800 Manor Road
Baldwin, Maryland 21013

Hours

ADOPTION HOURS

Daily
Noon to 5 p.m.
Arrive by 4:30 p.m. to complete a same-day adoption

REDEMPTION HOURS

Daily
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

OWNER SURRENDER HOURS

By appointment only

STRAY INTAKE HOURS

Daily
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Administrative Hours

Monday to Friday
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Email

animalservices@baltimorecountymd.gov

Phone

410-887-PAWS (7297)

Fax

410-817-4257

Division Chief

Carrie McCloskey

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