Spay Today, a program of NHES
Affordable spay and neuter for your pet
Since 1994, Spay Today has partnered with veterinarians in Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia to offer reduced-cost spay and neuter surgeries. It’s open to everyone, regardless of income or where you live.
No income requirement
Open to everyone
You don’t need to qualify. If you’re willing to pay a reduced rate and bring your pet to a participating vet, we can help.
Not just cats and dogs
Many companion animals
We help with dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, rats, and ferrets, plus feral and community cats.
Close to home
Clinics in three states
Participating veterinary clinics are located in Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia. Call us to find one near you.
How Spay Today works
Applying is as simple as a phone call. There’s no online form: we handle the scheduling, you choose the clinic and bring your pet to the appointment.
Call to apply
Call (304) 728-8330 to apply. We’ll tell you which participating clinics are near you and what they charge.
Choose your clinic
Pick the veterinary practice with the best location and price for you.
We schedule it
A Spay Today representative books your pet’s surgery appointment at the clinic you chose.
Bring your pet in
Take your pet to the clinic on the day of the appointment and pay the vet’s reduced-cost fee.
Fees and payment
You pay the veterinarian’s reduced-cost fee plus a Spay Today administrative fee for each appointment.
Cash, check, or money order: a $5.00 administrative fee per appointment.
Credit or debit card: the administrative fee plus a 3% processing fee.
Planning to mail a check or money order? Please call Spay Today first to confirm your total and review clinic policies, so your appointment isn’t delayed.
Why spay or neuter
Healthier pets, fewer homeless animals
Spaying (females) and neutering (males) is a routine surgery that prevents pets from reproducing, and it’s 100% effective.
- Prevents unplanned litters of puppies and kittens
- Helps prevent some serious health problems, including cancers of the reproductive organs
- Reduces roaming, yowling, fighting, and marking
- Spayed and neutered dogs are less likely to bite
- Fewer animals end up homeless or in shelters
Community and feral cats
Some of our participating veterinarians help spay and neuter feral and community cats. We also lend humane traps so you can safely bring cats in for surgery.
Trap, Neuter, Return
What is TNR?
Community cats are humanely trapped, spayed or neutered, and returned to their outdoor home. It stops the cycle of new litters.
Humane traps
Borrow a trap
Spay Today leases humane traps to help you safely collect cats for their surgery appointment.
Strays in your area
Need help with a stray?
Contact us for information about spaying or neutering a stray cat in your community.
Contact Spay Today
We receive a high volume of calls and return messages as quickly as we can. Thank you for your patience.
- Phone(304) 728-8330
- Fax(304) 724-6765
- Office3731 Berryville Pike (Route 340), Suite 100
Charles Town, WV 25414 - Mailing addressP.O. Box 1023
Charles Town, WV 25414
Office hours
- Tuesday10 a.m.–4 p.m.
- Wednesday10 a.m.–4 p.m.
- Thursday10 a.m.–4 p.m.
- Friday10 a.m.–4 p.m.
- Saturday–MondayClosed
Please call first. We can’t see walk-ins at the Spay Today office without an appointment.
Frequently asked questions
How do I apply for Spay Today?
Just call us at (304) 728-8330, Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. We take applications over the phone, so there’s no online application or paperwork to fill out first.
Do I have to qualify for Spay Today?
No. Spay Today is open to everyone, regardless of income or where you live. If you’re willing to pay a reduced rate and bring your pet to a participating veterinarian, we can help.
What animals does Spay Today help?
Companion dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, rats, and ferrets, as well as feral and community cats.
Where are the participating clinics?
Our participating veterinary clinics are in Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia. Call (304) 728-8330 to find out which clinics are closest to you.
How much does it cost?
Each clinic sets its own reduced-cost fee. You also pay Spay Today a $5.00 administrative fee per appointment when paying by cash, check, or money order, or the administrative fee plus a 3% processing fee when paying by card.
Can I stop by the Spay Today office?
Please call first. We can’t see walk-ins at the office without an appointment.
Can feral or stray cats be spayed or neutered?
Yes. Some participating veterinarians help with feral and community cats, and we lease humane traps. Call us for details.
Ready to schedule?
Call Spay Today at (304) 728-8330, Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Want to help more families afford spay and neuter? Your donation supports Spay Today.