Spay/Neuter Assistance
All shelter animals are spayed or neutered prior to adoption. Heart of the Valley believes responsible pet guardianship, including spaying and neutering of animals, is the only way to overcome pet overpopulation. Heart of the Valley does not spay or neuter pet cats or dogs, nor do we vaccinate animals owned by the public. If you have an animal that needs to be spayed or neutered, please see your veterinarian or click here to see a list of local veterinarians. Please be aware that prices vary from one clinic to the next, so we recommend that you shop around for the best price.
The Montana Spay Neuter Task Force at www.mtspayneutertaskforce.org also provides free or low-cost spay/neuter clinics in the Bozeman area twice per year. Contact them directly in order to be placed on their reservation list.
Many owners worry about whether spaying or neutering is the correct action for their pet. Please refer to the links below for answers to the most commonly asked questions.
http://www.hsus.org/pets/pet_care/why_you_should_spay_or_neuter_your_pet.html
http://www.hsus.org/pets/pet_care/myths_and_facts_about_spaying_and_neutering.html
Spay/neuter of free roaming (feral) or barn cats
Heart of the Valley Animal Shelter offers free spaying or neutering for feral cats living in managed colonies or barn cats, through its Spay Neuter Assistance Program (SNAP). Feral cats in a managed colony and barn cats are cats that live outside or in barns and are not tame pets. SNAP clinics are held monthly at HOV. Please call (406) 388-9399 ext 157 for more information. Upcoming dates include:
May 21
June 18
July 16
August 20
September 17
