Why should I spay or neuter my pet?
- Animals that are fixed are less likely to roam, bite, fight and urine-mark
- Animals that are fixed have a significantly decreased risk of certain types of cancer.
- Spaying will eliminate the incessant crying, nervous behavior and unwanted male suitors that can occur during a female pet’s heat cycle
- Spaying or neutering at an early age can result in a more affectionate and happy pet
- Because it's the right thing to do for your pet and your community. Every year, more than 33,000 unwanted animals are euthanized in the Greater Cincinnati area simply because there are not enough homes.
- Do your part. Fix your pet!
Who performs the surgeries at UCAN?
All surgeries are performed by a licensed veterinarian with the help of a registered veterinary technician and a caring support staff.
Are there any risks?
Spay and neuter surgeries are not high risk surgeries. But, there can be risk with any procedure that involves anesthesia. Our veterinarians require that all pets having surgery be in good health, be at least 8 weeks old and weigh at least 2 pounds. All pets are examined prior to surgery. Any animal found to have a health issue will not be approved for surgery. It is therefore very important that you be very accurate when filling out your pet’s admission form.
How much does it cost?
The UCAN Clinic offers the most affordable spay/neuter surgeries in the Greater Cincinnati area. As a non-profit clinic, we are dedicated to ensuring that everyone has access to our services, no matter what their financial circumstances are. Since opening in 2007, our clinic has been able to reach thousands of pets that would otherwise not have been treated.
Dog spay: $75 * Dog Neuter: $65 * Cat spay or neuter: $35
We accept CASH and CREDIT CARDS only. Effective 1/1/2010, there will be a $1.00 fee for
paying with a credit card. There is a no-fee ATM machine located conveniently across the street
from the clinic.
All prices include pain medication at the time of surgery. Proof of rabies vaccination (tag or certificate) is
required. If you do not have proof, your pet will be vaccinated at the time of surgery for an additional cost of $10.
How do I schedule my pet for surgery?
1. Call 721-7387 between 9:30 am and 3:30 pm. Messages are returned in the order in which
they are received. Please be patient - we are non-profit organization with limited office staffing.
2. Click Here to schedule or cancel an appointment via this website. Please note that we are currently scheduling
appointments on or after Sep 27, 2010. We make every effort, however, to squeeze pregnant or in-heat
females into the schedule sooner. Please make a note on the scheduling form if you suspect that your pet is in
either of these conditions.
3. We also offer a transport service through several of our participating partners. There is no charge for this
service and scheduling is done through the partner. For more information and to see the transport schedule,
please visit the “Friends and Partners" section of this website.
Where is the clinic located?
The clinic is conveniently located at 1230 W. 8th Street, in the Queensgate area of Cincinnati.
Driving directions from Kentucky on 75 N:
Take 75 N, crossing the bridge into Ohio
Merge onto US 50W/OH 264 W via exit 1D toward River Rd/Linn St.
Take the Linn St/Dalton Ave ramp
Turn R on Linn St
Turn L on W 8th St
Driving directions from 75 S:
Take 75 S towards Cincinnati/KY
Merge onto Freeman Avenue via exit 1F toward US-50W
Turn R on W 8th St
Driving directions from 71 S:
Take 71 S towards downtown Cincinnati
Merge onto US-50 W/OH 264W, via exit on LEFT, toward River Road
Take the Linn St./Dalton Avenue exit
Turn R on Linn St
Turn L on W 8th St
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