Lincoln Animal Ambassadors offers a spay/neuter assistance program for Lancaster County residents who meet our income eligibility requirements.

Currently, donations, fundraisers, and grants are the sources of funding for this program. As with all the Lincoln Animal Ambassadors’ programs, an all-volunteer staff coordinates this program, and we do our best to respond in a timely manner. There may be times when donations are low, so voucher issuance may temporarily be put on hold.

If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation to the spay/neuter assistance program, please mail your donation to:

Lincoln Animal Ambassadors
PO Box 67072
Lincoln, NE 68506

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How does the Lincoln Animal Ambassadors' Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Program work?

1. Requirements for approval of the spay/neuter assistance program:
   1. Must reside in Lancaster County, Nebraska
   2. Must receive some form of government assistance and be able to provide proof if requested.
      • SNAP
      • Medicaid
      • Housing
      • Childcare
      • Disability/SSDI
   3. Must meet current WIC income guidelines and be able to provide proof if requested. Use the link below to determine whether your household income qualifies.
      
      https://dhhs.ne.gov/WIC Procedure Manuals/WIC Income Guidelines.pdf
      
2. Complete all required fields on the application. Incomplete information may delay voucher processing. Please include the following:
   1. Dog breed and weight
   2. Cat color, e.g., calico, brown tabby, black and white, etc.
   3. Spay or neuter status of all cats and dogs listed.
3. Submit your application.
   1. Please allow one week for your application to be processed and your voucher to be sent.
   2. Vouchers are automatically emailed. If you indicate on the application that you cannot print the voucher, a paper copy will also be mailed to you.
   3. info@lincolnanimalambassadors.org – your voucher will be sent from this email address.
   4. Check your spam folder for the voucher email.
4. Once you receive your voucher:
   1. Call your selected veterinary clinic’s office to set up an appointment.
   2. Tell the veterinary clinic you have a voucher.
   3. Bring the voucher to the appointment.

If you cannot make the appointment for the spay/neuter procedure, you must inform the vet clinic as soon as possible. Failure to do so can result in cancellation of your voucher.

We use the following table to determine income eligibility:

How much will it cost to have my pet altered?

Vouchers are issued for a set amount based on your pet’s type, sex, and size; this amount reduces your final cost. All costs beyond the value of the voucher, including vaccinations, are your responsibility. Each client pays the remaining balance after the voucher. The services included and the final cost may vary for each clinic.

Which veterinary clinics accept your vouchers?

We recommend checking with your preferred or current clinic, as some clinics will only accept a voucher from their existing clients.

The following clinics currently accept vouchers. This list is not exhaustive.