Spay & Neuter Services at Five Acres

Five Acres Animal Shelter is excited to begin offering low-cost spay and neuter services to owned cats and dogs, beginning in January of 2025.

About our services:

  • Surgery days will be once a week, on Tuesdays. 
  • Pets will need to be dropped off between 7-8am by their owner.
  • Post-surgery pickups will be between 2-3pm.
  • Payment for surgery will be due at the time of scheduling.

Spay & Neuter Fees:

  • Cat spay or neuter: $100
  • Dog spay/neuter (less than 50 lbs.): $175
  • Dog spay/neuter (more than 50lbs): $225

Additional add-on services:

Add-ons can be paid for at time of scheduling or the day of surgery. Add-ons must be in addition to a spay/neuter surgery, they cannot be scheduled alone.

  • Rabies vaccine: $20 (this is required if not vaccinated)
  • Distemper vaccine (cat or dog, DHPP or FVRCP): $15
  • Bordatella vaccine (dog only): $15
  • Microchip: $20
  • Heartworm Test: $20
  • FIV/FeLV Test: $25
  • Nail Trim: $10
  • Ear Cleaning: $10
  • Ear clean and pluck: $15
  • One-month flea/tick prevention application: $15
 

Scheduling Process:

  1. Fill out an application on our website here
  2. A member of our team will contact you to schedule your Tuesday appointment. As we begin these services, please expect to be booked out a few to several weeks, depending on demand.
  3. When our team member schedules you, payment is due to secure your appointment date.

2025 Low-Cost Vaccine Clinics

2025 Vaccine Clinic Dates:

  • Five Acres takes the summer off from public vaccine clinics for the safety of our staff, volunteers and clients in the heat. Please check back for vaccine clinic dates beginning in early fall.

 

Location: All clinics are held at the City of St. Charles Animal Shelter at 2835 West Randolph Street (**NOT** at Five Acres).

Menu of services and fees:
  • Rabies vaccination (1-year): $20 per pet
  • Distemper vaccination: $15 per pet
  • Bordetella (kennel cough – dog only) vaccination: $15 per pet
  • Microchipping: $20 per pet
Event details, PLEASE READ:
  • This is a CASH ONLY service.
  • Services will be first-come, first-served from 8am-11:30am (or until supplies run out).
  • This event will take place in the PARKING LOT of the St. Charles City Animal Shelter.
  • Dogs should be on leash, and cats in a carrier.
  • Please expect a wait time of 30 minutes. We expect a fair turn-out, and will serve pets as quickly and safely as possible.
  • Please remain in your car with your pets until it is your turn to be served. Our volunteers will communicate the process with you upon arrival.
  • We appreciate your flexibility and patience as we provide this service to our community members.
  • Public restrooms will not be available to attendees.