MILITARY PET OWNERS
SNAP partners with the San Diego Chapter of Dogs on Deployment to provide military personnel with canine companions, a “chit” to redeem for a free spay or neuter. Service members grades E1-E4, local or overseas, are screened by Dogs on Deployment and then referred to SNAP.
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Additional Resources
Low-Cost Services
Chula Vista Animal Care Facility »
Offers spay/neuter services for residents of Chula Vista, National City, and Lemon Grove only, with no income restrictions. The cost is $20 for cats and $40 for dogs.
Feral Cat Coalition »
Lends humane traps when available and provides free spay/neuter services for community cats.
Pet Assistance Foundation »
Provides referrals to low-cost spay/neuter services, information on municipal coupons or vouchers and special humane society programs, and subsidies to pet owners who demonstrate financial need.
San Diego Humane Society »
Offers spay and neuter services for pet cats and dogs of residents of San Diego and Imperial Counties at their El Cajon, Escondido (including pigs), Oceanside (including rabbits), and San Diego campuses. Household income must be less than $100,000 per year.
The Animal Welfare Foundation »
Offers spay/neuter financial assistance as well as sponsor the cost to euthanize companion animals too ill or injured to save.
FACE Foundation »
For animal owners who are unable to afford the cost of their pet’s emergency or critical care.
San Diego County Income Guidelines »
Private Veterinarians: Listing of Spay/Neuter Fees (PDF) »
– Please note fees could change at any time.
Spay and Neuter Vouchers
For City of San Diego District 6 Residents: Spay/Neuter VOUCHERS for low-income City of San Diego District 6 residents are available through June 30, 2026. Contact SNAP to obtain a $50 per cat or $100 per dog discount if you live in District 6. Eligible ZIP codes: 92111, 92117, 92121, 92123, 92126, 92129, 92145.
For E1-E4 Active Duty Military: DOD Pet Chits (for free spay/neuter) are for E1-E4. SNAP can still help if you do not qualify for a DOD Pet Chit.
Free Pet Chit Application »
Animal Control Services by City
Vaccines
SNAP Vaccines (DAPPV, FVRCP, RABIES) Clinic Self-Registration
• Self Registration »
PETCO vaccine clinics – contact your local store for dates, times and prices.
Happy Pet Network – call (619) 647-9218 or visit happypetnetwork.com
Shots For Pets – call (619) 436-4372 or visit bestpetshots.com
Paws 4 Shots – call (844) PAW-SHOT, email them (paws4shots@gmail.com) or visit paws4shots.com
San Diego Humane Society – DAPP (dog) & FVRCP (cat) vaccinations
Microchips, Rabies Vaccinations & Licensing
Dogs, Cats and Rabbits – 8 weeks +
County of San Diego Department of Animal Services
Services are offered daily at these locations:
2481 Palomar Airport Road, Carlsbad, CA 92009
5821 Sweetwater Road, Bonita, CA 91902
View Clinic Schedule »
Microchip (dogs over 4 months old require proof of license): $25 ($65 if you do not reside in unincorporated San Diego County)
Vaccinations: $20 per vaccination
Dogs: Rabies, DAPP, Bordetella
Cats: Rabies, FVRCP
Rabbits: RHDV2
Dog Licensing: Unincorporated San Diego County residents only and only for dogs vaccinated for rabies
Annual license is $20 for altered dogs; $60 for unaltered dogs ($35/$100 for two years; $50/$150 for three years)
(Microchipping and Rabies vaccinations are available for anyone.)
Chula Vista Animal Care Facility
130 Beyer Way, Chula Vista, CA 91911
Start here to request an appointment »
Microchip: $30
Rabies vaccination: $10
Rabies/Microchip combo: $35
Licensing: Chula Vista residents only
(Microchipping and Rabies vaccinations are available for anyone.)
San Diego Humane Society
El Cajon, Escondido, Oceanside, and San Diego locations are by appointment only
Microchip: $30 – Request an appointment »
Rabies vaccination: $30 – Request an appointment »
DHPP (dog) & FVRCP (cat) vaccinations: $30 each – Request an appointment »
Canine Influenza: $35
Register your SNAP Microchip
If you added a microchip with your SNAP appointment, register the chip now »
Emergency Hospitals
Pet Emergency and Specialty Centers
5232 Jackson Drive Suite 105
Jackson Square Center, La Mesa, CA 91942
619 462-4800
885 Canarios Court Suite 108
Chula Vista, CA 91910
619 591-4802
Veterinary Specialty Hospitals
10435 Sorrento Valley Rd.
San Diego, CA 92121
619 875-7500
2055 Montiel Rd.
San Marcos, CA 92069
760 466-0600
Animal Urgent Care Specialty Group
2430-A South Escondido Blvd.
Escondido, CA 92025
760 738-9600
Animal Emergency Clinic
12775 Poway Rd
Poway, CA 92064
858 748-7387
Animal ER of San Diego
5610 Kearny Mesa Rd
San Diego, CA 92111
858 569-0600
Animal Medical Center
600 Broadway
El Cajon, CA 92021
619 444-4246