Veterinary Care

For clients within the city of Sacramento: Front Street Shelter has a comprehensive list of resources including:

  • low-cost veterinary care, vaccination clinics, spay and neuter clinics, and pet food pantry

  • pet end-of-life services

  • behavioral help and resources for helping owners keep their pets

  • help with feral and community cats

For clients within Sacramento County but outside the city limits, contact the Pet Aid and Wellness Services (PAWS) Mobile Clinic. Call (916) 876-52​1​5 for more information, or visit their website for a calendar of clinic locations. Services provided for pets of individuals experiencing homelessness include:

  • spay/neuter, treatment of medical conditions

  • vaccines, preventatives, and microchipping

  • pet food pantry and supplies

Clients anywhere in Sacramento County can call 311 to be directed to pet care services in their area. Additionally, Front Street Shelter maintains a comprehensive list of veterinary care assistance resources throughout the county.

Veterinary Emergencies

Mercer Veterinary Clinic does not provide emergency services. Local emergency clinics include:

Spay and Neuter Resources

Front Street Shelter Community Spay & Neuter Program, Sacramento City

  • Discounted/free spay/neuter program for cats and dogs

  • Proof of City of Sac residency and low-income status required

  • Call (916) 808-7383 or visit cityofsacramento.org/fixmypet

  • For dogs, provides voucher for partnering clinics (CSN, SSPCA)

  • For cats, performs surgery or provides voucher for partnering clinics

Community Spay Neuter Clinic (CSN)

  • Accepts vouchers from Front Street Shelter for dogs and cats

  • Visit website to book appointment online

Sacramento SPCA (SSPCA)

  • Spay/ Neuter Clinic

    • Cats - $40 to $65

    • Dogs - prices vary by weight, check online

  • “We Pay to Spay” Program

    • Chihuahua and chihuahua mixes - cost $25: online applications open the 15th of every month at 9am

    • Pittie and pittie mixes - cost $50: online applications open the 5th of every month at 9am