Spay & Neuter Procedure Information & Scheduling 

We offer high quality spay and neuter procedures on dogs, puppies, cats, & kittens by appointment only. Spay is the procedure for a female animal. Neuter is the procedure for a male animal.

We aim to make quality spay/neuter affordable to all clients. We have tiered pricing to ensure care is accessible to everyone, regardless of financial circumstances. Tier One pricing is available to all pet owners. Tier Two pricing is available to owners who receive food stamps (SNAP/LINK), Social Security Disability (SSD/SSI), or VA disability benefits. We must have proof of your benefits, along with a photo ID prior to your pet's appointment. Please make certain you bring all necessary documents the morning of your pet's appointment or email them to clinic@qcawc.org the night before to ensure proper invoicing. 

To schedule an appointment, Click on “Schedule an Appointment” and follow the prompts or by calling 309-787-6830 Option #2.

Spay

Please note the following:

Required fields: Asterisks (*) indicate required fields. Animal Name: If unknown, enter “Dog” or “Cat”.

  • Sex: If unknown, choose Female.
  • Age: Surgeries can be performed on kittens as early as 8 weeks of age, and on puppies as early as 16 weeks of age. We require all animals 5 years and older to be scheduled for pre-surgical bloodwork within a month of their surgery date. The cost for this pre-surgical blood work test is $60. Once your spay/neuter appointment has been confirmed, we will call you to schedule pre-surgical bloodwork.
  • Weight: Your pet must weigh at least 2 pounds. If you do not know your pet’s weight, please estimate it.
  • Breed: Dogs: we need your best guess, not “Mutt”. Cats: use “Domestic Short Hair”, “Domestic Medium Hair”, or “Domestic Long Hair” unless you know your cats breed such as Persian, Sphynx, or Himalayan.

Rabies Vaccine: We require all animals to be current on a rabies vaccine. If your pet has received a rabies vaccine prior to his/her appointment, please attach a copy of proof when scheduling or bring it the morning of the appointment. If your pet needs a rabies vaccination, add “Rabies 1 year” to the list of services when prompted.

Flea Treatment: In the event live fleas are found on your pet while in our care, we REQUIRE Capstar to be given as treatment for an additional $6. 

E-Collars: We REQUIRE E-Collars to be purchased for dog spay, dog neuter, and cat spay surgeries. The cost for an E-Collar is $15, no matter the size. E-Collars are optional and not required for cat neuter surgeries.

Post-op Pain Medication: Post-op pain medication (take home) is required for all dogs for a cost of $10. 

All cats receive 1 dose of oral pain meds before surgery (included in surgery cost); however, post-op (take home) pain medication is optional for a cost of $10.

Additional Services: When making your appointment you will be able to add on services such as vaccines, microchipping, heartworm testing. Ear cleaning and nail trims are included in the procedure. Please note: nails are not trimmed on outside cats.

Feral Cats: All feral/fractious cats are required arrive to their appointment in a humane trap. Please call our clinic at 309-787-6830 Option #2 if you need to borrow one.

Dogs: All dogs are required arrive to their appointment on a leash (no retractable leashes please)

Cats: Cats are required arrive to their appointment in a carrier. Please call our clinic at 309-787-6830 Option #2 if you need to purchase a cardboard carrier at least one week in advance.

 Vouchers:

  • If you have received a voucher through Rescued, attach a copy when scheduling.
  • If you have received a voucher through Kings Harvest, select “Yes- My voucher is through King’s Harvest” when prompted.
  • If you have received a voucher through us, the Quad City Animal Welfare Center, select “Yes- My voucher is through the Quad City Animal Welfare Center” when prompted.

Appointment confirmation: If you have not received confirmation from us within 48 business hours, please be sure to check your email spam folder. Email us at clinic@qcawc.org if you do not find the confirmation.

Consent Form: A consent form will be attached to your pet’s appointment confirmation. Please sign this form and submit this at least 2-weeks prior to your pet’s appointment.

Appointment Availability: If there is not an available appointment for your pet, that means the appointments for that species, sex, or weight are full. Check back regularly for appointment availability. Please do not use multiple methods to request an appointment. We respond to requests in the order they are received.

Deposit: We require a non-refundable deposit to hold your pet’s appointment. The deposit for dogs is $50 and cats $20. This deposit will be applied to your bill at the time of surgery.  If you are unable to make a deposit at the time of scheduling, please contact our clinic directly at 309-787-6830 Option #2. 

Payment: Payment is expected in full on the day of your pet’s appointment. You will get an email between the hours of Noon – 2:00 pm with balance due. You can either pay the balance online at that time or pay when you pick up your pet. Please note additional charges may apply should your pet need nausea medication or other services recommended by our veterinarian. 

Appointment Reminder: You will receive an appointment reminder via text 72 hours prior to your pet’s appointment. You MUST respond and confirm your appointment, or your appointment will be cancelled, and your deposit will be forfeited.

Cancelling/Rescheduling: If you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment, call our clinic at 309-787-6830 Option #2 within 4 business days of your appointment. Failure to do so will result in a forfeited deposit.


QCAWC Tier-Pricing Breakdown

Tier One Pricing (available to all pet owners)SpayNeuter
Cats$100$50
Dogs 50lbs or less$240$210
Dogs 51-74lbs$255$225
Dogs 75-99lbs$275$245
Dogs 100lbs and over$310$280
Tier Two Pricing
(Available to those who receive food stamps [SNAP/LINK],
Social Security Disability [SSD/SSI] or VA Disability benefits.)
SpayNeuter
Cats$65$35
Dogs 50lbs or less$140$110
Dogs 51-74lbs$155$125
Dogs 75-99lbs$175$145
Dogs 100lbs and over$210$180

We REQUIRE E-Collars to be purchased for dog spay, dog neuter, and cat spay surgeries. The cost for an E-Collar is $15, no matter the size. E-Collars are optional and not required for cat neuter surgeries.

Post-op pain medication (take home) is required for all dogs for a cost of $10.  All cats receive 1 dose of oral pain meds before surgery (included in surgery cost), however, post-op (take home) pain medication is optional for a cost of $10.

The Quad City Animal Welfare Center is committed to providing affordable quality veterinary services for you and your pet. For the health and welfare of your pet, each pet will be given a preoperative exam.

Please contact us directly if you have any questions or concerns at 309-787-6830 Option #2.

The Quad City Animal Welfare Center Spay/Neuter & Wellness Clinic is located at 612 1st St. W. in Milan, IL.


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