Pets are treasured members of our families, and many pet owners want to give their animals the best of everything, from food, toys, grooming and medical care. The costs of veterinary medical care, in particular, can add up, especially as pets get older, so pet owners need to find ways to afford these vital services.

Several local organizations are offering ways to save on spay and neuter services and other
medical needs, along with pet adoptions. Learn how to save money on pet ownership:

HELP Spay/Neuter Clinic

The HELP Spay/Neuter Clinic provides quality, affordable spay and neuter services, preventative care and vaccinations for dogs and cats. The clinic, which offers affordable pricing with top-notch professional care, follows the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) Spay/Neuter Alliance National Spay/Neuter Response Team method to ensure safe surgeries. The medical staff performs up to 40 surgeries daily per surgeon, according to the organization’s website.

Through partners and the clinic’s transport program, the Snip Ship, HELP Spay/Neuter Clinic extends its services to Butts, Clayton, Coweta, Fayette, Heard, Henry, Lamar, Meriwether, Pike, Spalding, Troup and Upson counties. Spaying and neutering, surgical procedures performed to sterilize pets and prevent them from reproducing, offer numerous benefits for both pets and pet owners, including population control and health and behavioral benefits. The clinic recommends scheduling spay/neuter surgeries for pets early, typically between 4 to 6 months old, but the surgery can be performed at any age, depending on the pet’s health and reproductive status. At HELP Spay/Neuter Clinic,
spay/neuter surgeries are performed Monday through Thursday by appointment only.
HELP Spay/Neuter Clinic also offers preventative medications at affordable prices to keep pets healthy and protect them from parasites such as fleas, ticks, heartworms and intestinal worms.

These parasites can cause a range of health problems, from skin irritation and allergies to
serious illnesses like Lyme disease and heart failure. In addition, the clinic provides affordable vaccinations to protect dogs and cats from deadly diseases like rabies, distemper, parvovirus and more. Monthly vaccine clinics are held on select Saturdays in Newnan. Here’s the vaccine clinic schedule for the remainder of the year: Oct. 24,
Nov. 7, Nov. 21, Dec. 5 and Dec. 19. The vaccine clinic transport program offers vaccination services in Lamar, Upson and Henry counties.

To schedule an appointment or learn more about pricing and financing options, visit
https://helpspayneuter.org/help-spay-neuter-clinic-payment-options/.
Pet owners in need of help to afford their pet’s vaccinations are encouraged to apply for
financial assistance: https://helpspayneuter.org/financial-assistance-application/.
The clinic also fosters relationships with full-service veterinary clinics for ongoing care and
refers all sick or injured pets to veterinary partners. The HELP Spay/Neuter Clinic, which is open Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., is at 12 The Crescent in Newnan. For more information, visit https://helpspayneuter.org, call
770-304-7911 or email [email protected] Humane Society

The Newnan-Coweta Humane Society offers low-cost adoptions for cats and dogs. Those
interested in giving a pet a home should complete an adoption application at
https://nchsrescue.org/adopt/ to get the process started. If the application is approved, a
Humane Society team member will schedule a meet and greet.

To adopt a cat, the cost for kittens to 2 years old is $175 or $300 for a pair. Cats over 2 years old are $125 or $200 for a pair. This fee includes spay/neuter, microchip, rabies (age dependent), FVRCP, FVRCP booster (age dependent), monthly flea/worm prevention, foster care costs and any other necessary medical needs up to date of adoption.

To adopt a dog, the cost is $350 for puppies (under 2), $300 for a dog 2 to 5 years old, $250 for a dog 5 to 9 years old, $200 for a senior adult dog (over 10) and $400 for pure breed. This fee includes spay/neuter, microchip, rabies (age dependent), distemper and booster (age dependent), current month flea/worm prevention, foster care costs and any other necessary medical needs up to date of adoption.

Dog adoption days are held every other Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. at PetSmart, 1072 Bullsboro Drive in Newnan. Cat adoptions are held every Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. at PetSmart.

The Pet Food Pantry is available on the first Saturday of each month from 8 to 11 a.m. at
Pokey’s Place, 608 Hwy. 29 N in Newnan. The pantry is dedicated to providing essential items for pets, including nutritious food.

To foster a dog or cat and provide temporary care for a rescued shelter pet, complete an
application at https://nchsrescue.org/foster/. The Newnan-Coweta Humane Society covers all veterinary expenses, pet medications, food and supplies as needed.

The Newnan-Coweta Humane Society is at 608 Hwy. 29 N. in Newnan. For more information, visit https://nchsrescue.org, email [email protected] or call 770-683-3156.

Coweta County Animal Shelter
The Coweta County Animal Services Department manages the Coweta County Animal Shelter for homeless pets, which promotes pet adoptions. At the Coweta County Animal Shelter, dogs and cats can be adopted for $25. Adoption fees are waived for veterans and citizens aged 65 and older. Adoptions include the pet’s spay/neuter services, initial vaccinations and microchip. To adopt a pet, visit the Coweta County Animal Shelter at 91 Selt Road in Newnan from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
Potential pet owners can also search for adoptable, lost and found pets on 24PetConnect at
https://24petconnect.com. For more information, visit https://www.coweta.ga.us/275/Animal-Services, call 770-254-3735 or stop by the Coweta County Animal Shelter at 91 Selt Road in Newnan.

West Georgia Mobile Vet
West Georgia Mobile Vet provides low-cost spay and neuter services for the West Georgia area, including Newnan, Peachtree City, Carroll County and Douglas County. To schedule a surgery appointment, call or text 770-942-4984 or 404-519-2861. On the day of a
scheduled surgery, West Georgia Mobile Vet requires a copy of the pet’s vaccine record or
medical history. The mobile vet service also offers low-cost vaccines, testing, medications, health exams, treatments, blood work and more. In Newnan, West Georgia Mobile Vet is available at 39 Hospital Road in Newnan (Newnan-Coweta Rec Center) from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursdays. Upcoming dates include Oct. 22 and Oct. 29. No appointment is needed for vaccines, check-ups and sick visits. Drop off for surgery is 8 a.m. Surgery and dental require appointments. In addition, West Georgia Mobile Vet offers dental cleaning for dogs and cats (no extraction for stable teeth), bladder stone removal (X-ray must be provided), small tumor removal, ear hematoma surgery, cherry eye surgery, hernia repair, blood work, heartworm treatment and more. The mobile vet service also offers house calls for pets. House call fees start at $200, which could increase depending on the location. Prices for other services will be added to the house call fee. Emergency services are only offered in Douglasville, if available and with pre-approval. If the services aren’t available, pet owners will be referred to a local emergency veterinary office.

For information about the pricing for dog services, visit
http://www.westmobilevet.com/id6.html. For information about the costs of cat services, visit http://www.westmobilevet.com/id29.html.
West Georgia Mobile Vet asks pet owners to print and fill out forms from its website prior to arrival. For more information, visit http://www.westmobilevet.com