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Every year, thousands of dogs and cats are euthanized because no one wants
them. A proven way to cut down on that overpopulation is to have your pets spayed or neutered.
Today, sterilization is considered just a part of being a responsible pet owner. The cost
of the spay or neuter surgery represents a relatively small one-time expense when compared
to its benefits. A sterile pet is healthier, behaves better, and can never produce more
unwanted animals.
To encourage sterilization, Hillsborough County's Board of County Commissioners, has
initiated a Spay and Neuter Voucher Program to assist low income and indigent residents
to have their pet dogs and cats sterilized.If approved, a voucher for each animal
listed on the Spay and Neuter Voucher Application and a list of participating veterinarians
will be mailed to the applicant, who must then call a veterinarian and schedule surgery.
At the time of surgery, the applicant must present the voucher and pay a $10 administrative
fee for each animal. The fee covers the cost of spaying or neutering one dog or cat
and a rabies vaccination and rabies tag if the animal is not currently vaccinated.
To qualify for the voucher, an owner must:
| 1. |
Be currently enrolled in the Hillsborough HealthCare
Plan, Medicaid, Section 8 Housing, Women Infants and Children, Supplemental Security
Income, Temporary Assistance For Needy Families, or the Food Stamp program.
Persons whose income is at or below the figures below are also eligible even if they are not enrolled in one of the other programs listed.
| # of Persons in Family Unit | Income Limits |
1 |
$20,035.50 |
2 |
$26,954.50 |
3 |
$33,873.50 |
4 |
$40,792.50 |
5 |
$47,711.50 |
6 |
$54,630.50 |
7 |
$61,549.50 |
8 |
$68,468.50 |
For families with more than 8 persons, add $6,919 for each additional person. |
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Complete a Voucher Application ( PDF, 0.99MB ) and send along
with a photocopy of your state or federally issued photo identification and
proof of eligibility (copy of benefit card or letter.) If you are not
receiving public assistance, send copies of your last two paycheck stubs or
last year's tax filing form to:
Hillsborough County Animal Services
440 Falkenburg Road
Tampa FL 33619
or Fax to (813) 744-5908
If you are faxing the information, please use a
cover page with the following info:
Attn: Linda
Name, as it appears on your photo ID
Address, as it appears on your photo ID (if it is an old address, please use
correct address on your application)
Driver License #
Date of Birth
Type of Benefit Card (if any) you are submitting as proof of eligibility
Faxes received without this information may be delayed in order to contact you
for the missing or incorrect information |
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Remit an administrative fee and the approved voucher to the participating
veterinarian in the amount of $10.00 for each pet being sterilized.
Voucher applications are available at the Neighborhood Service Centers,
Hillsborough County Public Libraries, Animal Services, your veterinarian's
office, and from Health and Social Services caseworkers, and Animal Control
Officers.
For more information, call Animal Services at (813) 744-5882.
Please be a responsible pet owner, spay and neuter your pets. |
Voucher applications are available at the Neighborhood Service Centers , Hillsborough
County Public Libraries , Animal Services , and from Health
and Social Services caseworkers, and Animal Control Officers.
For more information, call Animal Services at (813) 744-5660.
Please be a responsible pet owner, spay and neuter your pets.
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