Your pet's health shouldn't depend on your budget. We've intentionally focused our practice on the preventative services that make the biggest difference in your pet's life: spay and neuter surgery, vaccinations, and microchipping. By specializing in these core services, we've developed exceptional expertise while keeping costs accessible for pet owners throughout Arcadia, CA.
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.
Choosing where to have your pet spayed or neutered matters more than many Arcadia, CA, pet owners realize. At Pasadena Humane's SNiP clinic, our veterinary surgeons have developed remarkable expertise by dedicating their practice entirely to these procedures. The difference shows in every metric that matters: surgical times that keep most pets under anesthesia for less than 15 minutes, complication rates well below industry averages, and recovery experiences that get your companion back to their normal routine quickly. From the moment your Arcadia, CA, pet arrives until they're ready to go home, a skilled veterinary technician and veterinarian provide continuous monitoring and individualized attention. Our pricing covers everything from start to finish, with no surprise fees, and we also include complimentary non-emergency follow-up care if any concerns arise during recovery related to the surgery. Book your pet's spay/neuter surgery and give your Arcadia, CA, companion the surgical care they deserve.
Due to the nature of our high-volume clinic, we cannot perform surgery on animals that:
If your pet is noted to have any of these conditions, our veterinary team will not proceed with surgery.
Male and female cats (2lbs+): $165
Small dog (2-30lbs): $305
Medium dog (31-50lbs: $365
Large dog (51-75lbs): $425
Extra large dog (76+ lbs): $485
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.)
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.
Vaccines represent one of the simplest yet most powerful tools available for safeguarding your pet's health. These preventative treatments work by teaching your companion's immune system to recognize and neutralize dangerous pathogens before they can cause serious illness. For Arcadia, CA, dogs, essential protection includes rabies and DA2PP vaccines, supplemented by important regional immunizations such as Bordetella for kennel cough, canine influenza, and leptospirosis based on your pet's lifestyle and exposure risks. Cats require rabies and FVRCP vaccines to defend against the most threatening feline diseases circulating in our area. Young animals need a series of vaccinations as their developing immune systems learn to mount effective responses, while adult pets benefit from regular boosters that maintain strong protection year after year. The vaccination process itself takes only moments, and our gentle approach helps even nervous pets feel at ease. When you vaccinate your Arcadia, CA, pet, you're also contributing to broader community health by reducing the reservoir of infectious disease that threatens all animals. Schedule your vaccination appointment and keep your pet protected against preventable illness.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Every pet owner dreads the thought of their beloved companion going missing, but microchipping provides powerful reassurance that a lost pet can find their way back. This tiny device, smaller than a grain of rice, is placed beneath your pet's skin in a procedure that takes just seconds and feels similar to a standard vaccination. Once implanted, the microchip remains functional for your pet's entire lifetime, providing permanent identification even if collars get lost. Pasadena Humane makes this essential protection convenient and affordable for Arcadia, CA, families, whether you add it to your pet's vaccination appointment or schedule it as a standalone visit. Just remember that the system only works when your registry information stays current, so update your details whenever your phone number or address changes. Book your microchipping appointment and give your Arcadia, CA, pet the best chance of coming home if they ever get lost.
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 Arcadia, CA, residents like you. Whether you want to make a one-time donation; give monthly; donate supplies from our wishlist; stop by a Arcadia, 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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