SMITH COUNTY HUMANE is currently offering spay and neuter assistance for ALL Smith County Residents. 

Please complete the form above, and our Community Assistance Coordinator, Miranda, will be in contact with you.

Once you are approved, you must schedule your appointment within 7 days. Please do not call them to schedule until you have received approval from our assistance coordinator. YOU MUST KEEP YOUR SCHEDULED APPOINTMENT in order to receive the discounted rate. 

Spay and Neuter assistance covers the spay and/or neutering of your pets, 4DX Test (on those required only), and a rabies shot during the appointment if needed. 4DX is a blood test that checks to see if your dog has antigen to heartworm disease or antibodies to one of the five tick-borne diseases. If your pet TESTS Positive, your pet may require medication and treatment prior to Spay/Neuter surgery. Smith County Humane will cover the cost of the test if the veterinarian is requiring it before spay/neuter, however if your pet requires treatment, you will be responsible for this. If your pet tests positive, you will need to contact your care coordinator to extend your approval for once treatment is finished, the vet's office will let you know when your pet will be able to have surgery. 

Smith County Humane does not cover any additional services, flea/tick medications, or supplies (e-collars) at this time. You can add on services during your appointment to save some on the visit fee, but we are unable to assist with costs for yearly vaccinations (other than rabies), deworming, microchipping, treatments, or any additional add on services. 

IMPORTANT: YOUR PET MUST BE TREATED FOR FLEAS/TICKS PRIOR TO COMING TO THE VET. THIS IS A REQUIREMENT OF THE VETS OFFICE! IF YOU ARRIVE AND YOUR PET HAS FLEAS/TICKS THE VET WILL ADMINISTER FLEA/TICK TREATMENT AND YOU WILL BE BILLED. THIS CHARGE WILL BE 100% YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.

Smith County Humane offers two types of assistance! Low Income Spay and Neuter Assistance is offered to low income households and anyone receiving government assistance (Tenncare, SSI, SSA, VA Disability, Foodstamps, TANF, etc).  A Copay amount will be determined at time of approval based on your income level.

We also have a VOUCHER PROGRAM for those that do not qualify for low income Spay and Neuter Assistance.  This is open to every Smith County Resident, regardless of income.

Income requirements for LOW INCOME SPAY AND NEUTER ASSISTANCE: (Based on TN Poverty Levels):

IMPORTANT:  Approvals are only good for 30 days and only for the pets that you have applied for. YOUR COPAY OR BALANCE MUST BE PAID DIRECTLY TO THE VET OFFICE AT THE TIME OF YOUR APPOINTMENT , plus any additional services that are required or requested. DO NOT SHOW UP AND SAY YOU DID NOT KNOW THERE IS A COPAY. 

IF YOU CAN NOT AFFORD THE COPAYS ABOVE PER ANIMAL, please discuss this with our Care Coordinator to see what program might be available for you at that time IF you spay and neuter ALL pets in your household! 

If you miss your scheduled appointment, and did not call in advance to reschedule, you will forfeit your copay/balance and you are subject to losing your approval for assistance. PLEASE make sure you have arranged transportation, or have reached out to us for help with transportation BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT DATE. When patients no show, it affects the veterinarian's daily schedule. Please be considerate!