Welcome to our Spay/Neuter Clinic

The Niagara SPCA Animal Clinic is a low-cost/high-volume spay and neuter clinic located in Welland, Ontario. The clinic opened in 2014 to provide affordable, high-quality sterilization surgery to combat pet overpopulation and provide an opportunity for those to whom cost would be a barrier in obtaining these services. Surgery is performed by our licensed and skilled veterinarians with a high level of care from our entire team. Our services are available to all members of the public regardless of geographic location and income. We offer vaccinations, microchipping, and flea treatment at the time of surgery. At present, we do not offer vaccination-only appointments or wellness exams. Appointments must be pre-booked and pre-paid. Please review the eligibility criteria to ensure your pet meets the requirements prior to submitting an appointment request.

Our Services

Small Dog Spay / Neuter
$310.00

Under 25kg

  • $100 Cryptorchid Upcharge (per retained testicle)

  • $40 Umbilical Hernia Repair Upcharge (Females Only)

  • $75 Pregnancy Upcharge 

Large Dog Spay / Neuter
$380.00

25kg - 49.9kg

  • $100 Cryptorchid Upcharge (per retained testicle)

  • $40 Umbilical Hernia Repair Upcharge (Females Only)

  • $75 Pregnancy Upcharge 

Extra Large Dog Spay / Neuter
$550.00

50kg +

  • $100 Cryptorchid Upcharge (per retained testicle)

  • $40 Umbilical Hernia Repair Upcharge (Females Only)

  • $75 Pregnancy Upcharge 

Cat Spay / Neuter
$200.00

  • $50 Cryptorchid Upcharge (per retained testicle)

  • $40 Umbilical Hernia Repair Upcharge (Females Only)

  • $40 Pregnancy Upcharge

Eligibility Requirements

Your pet must be at least 4 months of age and less than 7 years of age at the time of surgery.

If your male pet is cryptorchid, the clinic will email you regarding eligibility requirements . Vet records or an in clinic examination will be required.

Your pet must be healthy (including, but not limited to: no history of seizures, grade 3+ heart murmur, pyometra, medications, etc.).

Your pet must not be significantly under or over weight. If your pet does not fall into the “ideal” body condition category, your pet’s surgery may be cancelled.

Your female dog must not be in heat within 3 months prior to surgery.

Pregnant cats and dogs can be spayed, but the pregnancy will be terminated at the time of surgery and a fee will apply. This MUST be discussed with a clinic team member.

Although not mandatory for surgery, we recommend that all pets be up to date with vaccinations.Your pet will receive a pre-operative exam the day of surgery. The veterinarian has the right to refuse service to any animal if deemed a health risk.

If your dog requires a muzzle due to nervous or aggressive behavior, we can proceed with surgery. Please be sure to indicate this on your appointment request form so that we can provide you with additional instructions.

Payment Policy

Payment for all cats is due at the time of booking. For all other appointments, payment for surgery is due 2 weeks prior to your pet’s appointment. An invoice will be sent to you upon appointment confirmation to be paid online. Payment can also be made in person at the clinic during business hours. Failure to pay by the 2 week deadline will result in the cancellation of your pet’s appointment. 

Cancellation Policy

We require a minimum notice of 48 business hours to cancel an appointment to be eligible for a full refund. If less than 48 business hours’ notice is given, a 50% missed appointment fee will apply ($100 for cats, $155-$275 for dogs). This fee must be paid prior to rebooking, or will be deducted from your refund if not rebooking.

Cancellation List

Our cancellation list is reserved for clients with a confirmed and pre-paid appointment. An invoice will be emailed to you upon appointment confirmation. Once paid, you will automatically be added to the cancellation list and we’ll be in touch if an earlier appointment becomes available.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Appointment Booking FAQs

  • Please keep in mind these are approximate booking times (last updated October 27, 2025):

    • Male Cats: 2 months

    • Female Cats: 3 months

    • Small Dogs: 1-3 months (males) /3-5 months (females)

    • Medium – XL Dogs: 3-5 months ( males )/3-8 (females)

  • Yes! Our cancellation list is reserved for clients with a confirmed and paid appointment. Please submit an appointment request form. Upon confirming your appointment, an invoice will be emailed to you. Once payment has been received, you will be added to the cancellation list and we’ll be in touch if an earlier appointment becomes available.

  • It is required that your pet be a minimum of 4 months of age and weigh a minimum of 2kgs (4.4lbs). Your pet must be less than 7 years of age at the time of surgery.

  • We book our appointments Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays, We are NOT open to the public Wednesdays & Fridays.

  • Drop off is in the morning and pickup is same day, in the afternoon. No overnight stay. Exact drop off and pick up times will be provided upon appointment confirmation booking.

  • Our policy is to wait 3 months from the start of your dog’s heat before she will be eligible for surgery. Please keep us up to date on your pet’s heat cycle so we can ensure she is booked in appropriately. We can proceed with surgery for female cats in heat.

  • Yes! Due to the nature of our clinic, we only provide services for healthy animals. We need to know well in advance of all medications or health concerns for your pet to confirm their eligibility for surgery. This includes your pet being overweight or obese.Item description

  • Please reply to any email or text message we have sent you indicating you no longer require the appointment or need to reschedule and we will assist you!Item description

  • No. Appointments are non- transferrable: Your pet’s appointment has been specifically scheduled based on the information that you provided on the appointment request form. Requests to switch the appointment to an alternate pet will be denied. Additional appointment requests must be submitted on the website. Item description

Payment and Add-On FAQs

  • Payment for male & female cats is due at the time of booking. For all other appointments, payment for your pet’s surgery is due in full 2 weeks prior to the surgery date. An invoice for the surgery fee and a link to our additional services page will be sent to your provided email upon confirmation of your pet’s appointment. We do NOT accept payment for surgery on the day of your appointment. 

  • An email was sent to you upon appointment confirmation titled Invoice, Cancellation List & Add-Ons. This email includes a link to your invoice where you can make your payment online. If your invoice link is missing or expired, please reply to the email letting us know and we will resend it. If you are unable to complete payment online, payment can also be made in person at the clinic during office hours (Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri: 9am-3pm). We do not accept e-transfer or payment over the phone.

  • If you adopted your pet from the Niagara or Fort Erie SPCA, the cost of your pet’s surgery is covered through your adoption agreement therefore an invoice link will not be provided. Please disregard any payment reminders.

  • No, take-home pain medication is included in the cost of the surgery.

  • Our spay/neuter clinic does not BUT our wellness clinic located in the same building does.

  • An e-collar (head cone) or alternative (onesie) will help to prevent your pet from licking its incision after surgery and avoid possible complications such as infection. It is recommended that your pet wear an e-collar (cone) or alternative for 14 days post surgery.

  • Microchips are a one-time, permanent form of identification. We recommend microchipping your pet as an important aid in getting your lost pet back home to you. Collars can break, tags can be lost and tattoos can become hard to read. This is not a tracking device but a form of identification. For more information, go to: https://www.24petwatch.com/lost-pet-services/why-microchip

  • Although not mandatory for surgery, we recommend that all pets be up to date with vaccinations. Immunizing your pet is an important procedure that, in most cases, will provide protection against an illness that may be life threatening. Failure to vaccinate could result in your pet contracting a serious preventable disease.

  • We offer a one time dose of Advantage II : Flea Treatment. This application will help eliminate current flea infestation and prevent fleas for up to 30 days for the treated pet. A prevention program should be established with your regular veterinarian for continued treatment and for any other pets in your home.

  • No, we only offer these as an add-on with surgery. However, our wellness clinic does offer these services independently.

Other FAQs

  • Yes, please submit separate appointment request forms for each pet that you want to spay/neuter.

  • No, we strictly offer spay/neuter services for cats and dogs.

  • No, we do not.

  • No, we do not. We are strictly a spay/neuter clinic.