Pasadena Humane's wellness clinic makes essential pet care accessible for North Central Pasadena families who want the best for their companions without financial stress. We specialize in three vital services — spay and neuter surgery, vaccinations, and microchipping — to keep costs manageable for pet owners.
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.
When North Central Pasadena pet owners need spay or neuter surgery, they choose Pasadena Humane because our surgical team's focused expertise makes all the difference. Our veterinarians perform these procedures exclusively, which means fewer complications and smoother recoveries for your pet. Most dogs and cats are under anesthesia for less than 15 minutes, substantially shorter than at general practices, reducing the risks that come with sedation. A dedicated veterinary technician and veterinarian stay with your pet from arrival through post-operative monitoring, ensuring nothing gets overlooked, and we incorporate long-acting pain management that keeps your pet comfortable well after they return home. Book online today to make your appointment near North Central, Pasadena, CA, today.
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.
Protecting your dog or cat with proper vaccinations is one of the most important steps you can take to ensure a long, healthy life for them. Vaccines work by either preventing your pet from contracting dangerous diseases or significantly reducing the severity if exposure happens. Dogs in North Central, Pasadena, CA, need core vaccines including rabies and DA2PP, along with important regional vaccines such as Bordetella, canine influenza, and leptospirosis. Cats require rabies and FVRCP vaccines to protect against the most dangerous feline diseases. Your pet's vaccination schedule depends on their age and how much time they spend around other animals. The vaccination process itself is quick and well-tolerated, with most pets barely noticing the injection. Book an appointment at our low-cost clinic today to protect your furry friends.
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.
For North Central Pasadena pet owners, microchipping offers peace of mind knowing that if your beloved companion ever gets lost, they have a permanent form of identification that can bring them safely home. Unlike collars and ID tags that can slip off during an adventure or become illegible over time, a microchip remains with your pet throughout their entire life. The microchipping procedure takes just moments and can be performed during your pet's spay or neuter surgery or as a quick standalone service. Once the tiny chip is implanted, your pet's unique identification number gets registered in a national database linked to your contact information, allowing any veterinary clinic or animal shelter to identify your pet and contact you immediately. Book an appointment now and bring your North Central, Pasadena, CA, pet to our Pasadena clinic for microchipping.
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 North Central residents like you. Whether you want to make a one-time donation; give monthly; donate supplies from our wishlist; stop by a 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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