Low-Cost Veterinary Care That Altadena, CA, Pet Owners Trust

When it comes to keeping your Altadena, CA, pets healthy, Pasadena Humane's wellness clinic offers something different: veterinary care that's both excellent and accessible. Instead of trying to be everything to everyone, we focus on what matters most for preventative care: spay and neuter surgeries, essential vaccines, and microchipping. Our team knows that your pet's health shouldn't be a luxury, which is why we've built our entire operation around making quality veterinary care a reality for everyone in the community.

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Our Spay & Neuter services

At Pasadena Humane, we’re dedicated to providing affordable spay and neuter surgery for dogs and cats to help promote pet health and reduce pet overpopulation in our community. Our low-cost public clinic offers these essential sterilization procedures by appointment for pets residing in our 11 animal care and control service areas, with dates released monthly through our online scheduler.

Why Altadena, CA, Pet Owners Choose Our Spay/Neuter Clinic

Pasadena Humane’s SNiP clinic surgeons bring a level of expertise that only comes from specialization; they perform spay and neuter procedures all day, every day. This focused practice translates directly into exceptional surgical skill and significantly fewer complications. Because of this expertise, most Altadena, CA, pets are under anesthesia for less than 15 minutes, which substantially reduces risk and accelerates recovery time. Throughout the entire surgical process, your pet receives dedicated attention from both a veterinary technician and a veterinarian who monitor every vital sign and detail. If our team determines that your pet has higher surgical risks or would benefit from a facility with additional specialized equipment, we'll have that honest conversation with you before proceeding. Our pricing remains consistent regardless of your pet's health status, so you'll never face unexpected fees. Schedule your pet's spay or neuter surgery today and give them the expert care they deserve at a price virtually all Altadena, CA, families can afford.

What to know about appointments

Due to the nature of our high-volume clinic, we cannot perform surgery on animals that:

  • Have a history of aggressive or defensive behavior with humans.
  • Have a history of vaccine reactions.
  • Have a history of seizures.
  • Are currently displaying any symptoms of illness.

If your pet is noted to have any of these conditions, our veterinary team will not proceed with surgery.

Feline Spay/Neuter

Male and female cats (2lbs+): $165

Canine spay/neuter

Small dog (2-30lbs): $305
Medium dog (31-50lbs: $365
Large dog (51-75lbs): $425
Extra large dog (76+ lbs): $485

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Why Choose Pasadena Humane’s Snip Clinic?

Specialized expertise you can trust

Our surgeons perform spay/neuter surgeries all day, every day—leading to exceptional skill and fewer complications.

Experienced surgeons means less anesthesia.  Most pets are under anesthesia for less than 15 minutes, reducing risks and speeding up recovery.

Animals receiving surgery here have a dedicated tech and/or veterinarian monitoring them at each step of the process.

If our veterinarian feels your pet has a higher risk or anesthesia or surgery or would be best served by a clinic with additional tools at their disposal, we don’t hesitate to speak with the owner and make that recommendation.

Lower Cost does not mean lower quality

Our entire clinic is designed for efficiency, reducing overhead while maintaining high-quality care.

We buy supplies in bulk, run a lean operation, and pass savings directly to you.

We are designed for high-quality, high-volume spay/neuters

Every part of our clinic is optimized for safe, efficient surgery.

Unlike general practices juggling dozens of tasks (phones, lab work, sick visits, pharmacy, etc.), we do one thing—and do it exceptionally well.

Our pricing is all inclusive

Same price regardless of heat cycle, pregnancy, pyometra, or umbilical hernia.

Includes vaccines, microchips, and other preventative services we offer.

Free post-op rechecks for any spay/neuter concern.

We use anesthetic and pain protocols that meet and exceed the latest recommendations from professional veterinary groups. We utilize long acting medications to manage pain so that when your pet gets home, you can focus on recovering and not needing to give your pet more medication.

Post-Operation & Re-Check Appointments

If you are concerned for your pet after their spay or neuter surgery, the post-operative instructions answer many common questions.

If your pet is experiencing a life threatening emergency we recommend you take them to a veterinary emergency clinic right away.

We are happy to see your pet back if there are any complications related to the surgery.  Please complete the Recheck Request Form.  We will contact you with further instructions. (Please be advised that it may take up to 24 hours to get a response.)

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Our Vaccine services

At Pasadena Humane, we’re committed to helping you keep your pets happy, healthy, and protected. Our low-cost, appointment-based Pet Vaccine & Microchip Clinic offers essential vaccinations for dogs and cats as well as microchipping and parasite prevention.

Comprehensive Vaccine Protection for Your Dog or Cat

Vaccines serve as your pet's first line of defense against serious and often fatal diseases that can dramatically impact their quality of life. These preventative treatments work in two ways: they either prevent your pet from contracting a disease entirely or they significantly reduce the severity of symptoms if exposure does occur. For dogs in Altadena, CA, we provide core vaccines including rabies and DA2PP, along with important regional vaccines such as Bordetella for kennel cough, canine influenza, and leptospirosis. Cats need rabies and FVRCP vaccines to protect against the most dangerous feline diseases. When you vaccinate your pet, you're not only safeguarding your own companion but also contributing to the overall health of Altadena's pet community by reducing the spread of contagious diseases. Book your pet’s vaccination appointment today to establish a vaccine schedule tailored to your pet's specific needs and lifestyle.

Vaccination Frequently Asked Questions

Why should I vaccinate my pet? How do vaccines work, and how do they help my dog/cat?

Vaccines can help your pet in two ways – they can prevent your pet from contracting a deadly disease or they can make the clinical signs of a disease much less severe. Many of these diseases have life long or deadly consequences – and once a pet has been infected, it is too late to treat.

Vaccines help all of the pets in the community by  reducing the occurrence of disease – less sick pets means less viruses and diseases being shed and contaminating the areas where our pets spend time.

How often do I need to vaccinate my pet?

This depends on the age of the pet and the pet’s lifestyle. Kittens/puppies should be vaccinated every 2-3 weeks until they are 4-5 months old. While some vaccines in adults (such as rabies or distemper) can often provide immunity for 3 years, others such as kennel cough or influenza may need to be repeated as often as 6 months depending on your pet’s lifestyle.

We recommend checking in on the average adult pet’s vaccines yearly to make sure everything is up to date unless your pet spends a lot of time at boarding facilities, dog parks or day cares.

What are the most important vaccines my pet needs? Are there other vaccines I should also consider?

The American Animal Hospital Association recommends the following core vaccines for dogs: Rabies (required by law) and DA2PP. Other recommended vaccines for our area: Bordetella (kennel cough), Canine influenza, and Leptospirosis.

For felines, Rabies (required by law) and FVRCP are recommended.

Are vaccines painful, and do they cause any side effects?

Most pets don’t notice the vaccines being administered at all – especially when we distract them with some ear scratches or some treats. The most common side effects include a small swelling at the injection site which subsides after a week or so. Some pets might be a little tired, not want to eat quite as much or be a little tender at the site of the injection. A pet may even occasionally vomit or have some diarrhea – this is normal as their immune systems are mounting a response to a perceived disease threat.

There are occasionally more serious allergic reactions consistent with anaphylactic shock – difficulty breathing, severe vomiting/diarrhea, collapse. Pets with immune diseases may have their disease triggered by a vaccine. These typically happen within 10 minutes of being vaccinated.

Microchipping

During your pet’s spay/neuter, we offer microchipping free of charge. Microchipping is a simple, non-surgical procedure that is a customary practice that can reduce the number of lost pets and reunite owners with missing pets.

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Microchipping Services: Permanent Identification for Altadena, CA, Pets

A microchip provides permanent identification for your Altadena, CA, pet and dramatically increases the likelihood of a safe return if they ever become lost. This tiny device, approximately the size of a grain of rice, is implanted just under your pet's skin between the shoulder blades in a quick injection that causes minimal discomfort. Unlike collars and ID tags that can fall off or be removed, a microchip stays with your pet for life. When a lost animal arrives at any shelter or veterinary clinic across the country, staff members use a specialized scanner to read the unique identification number, which connects to a national database containing your contact information. Pasadena Humane includes microchipping as part of our comprehensive preventative care services, making this essential protection both convenient and affordable for Altadena, CA, pet owners. If you want to give your pet the permanent protection of a microchip and enjoy the peace of mind that comes with knowing they can always find their way back home, book a clinic appointment today.

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Ways to Give to Pasadena Humane

Homeless pets are counting on friends like you for support. Pasadena Humane can only provide food, supplies, medical care, and housing to animals in need through the kindness of Altadena, CA, residents like you. Whether you want to make a one-time donation; give monthly; donate supplies from our wishlist; stop by a Altadena, CA, fundraising event; or purchase a kennel sponsorship, there are many ways to give, each as unique as the furry friends they benefit. We even accept vehicle donations! No matter your budget, you can help a pet in need; you can even donate your time through our volunteer and fostering programs. With your help, the team at Pasadena Humane will be able to provide second chances to the animals who need them most. To make a difference in an animal’s life today, visit us or donate online.

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