Resources for Pet Owners

Neutering doesn't just prevent unwanted litters:  it can help correct certain behavior issues like spraying and marking, as well as reducing the risk of infection and very serious health concerns like mammary and prostate cancers.  

* If you cannot afford any of the following options, contact us as we might be able to assist your pet. 

• Spay Waggin:   A mobile clinic with multiple locations.   Surgery also includes pain medications, vaccines, nail trims and flea medication.   Services for cats cost from $75 - $95;  dogs cost from $ 200 - $300.  Call 877-590-7729.

• Dedham Animal Rescue League:  Provides spay/neuter services for older dogs for $200.   Call 781-326-0729.

• Mass Animal Fund:  Provides free spay and neuter surgeries, but there is usually a wait list.  To find out about this for your pet, contact your town's Animal Control Officer. 

• MSPCA Pit Pals:  Provides free or low cost neutering and spay surgeries for Pit Bull type dogs.  Call 617-541-5007 to inquire.

• Tufts Veterinary Hospital, North Grafton:   Hosts regular free dog spay clinics.  Call 508-887-4326 to get schedule. 

• Mass Animal Coalition:  Lists all low cost spay/neuter facilities in your region.  Click the button below for more info. 

• Dedham Animal Rescue League:  Provides spay/neuter services for rabbits.  Call 781-326-0729.

• House Rabbit Network:  Provides a list of all providers in the region. Click the button below for more info.

• Dedham Animal Rescue League Community Clinic:  Provides low cost surgical mass removal and other services.   Call 781-326-0729.

• Tufts at Tech, Worcester:  Provides low-cost mass removals.   Call 508-751-7670.

• Mass Animal Coalition:  Lists all available low-cost resources for Massachusetts pet owners.  Click the button below for more info. 

• Dedham Animal Rescue League Community Clinic:  Provides dental cleanings for $250. Call 781-326-0729.

• Tufts at Tech, Worcester:  Provides low-cost dental cleanings.   Call 508-751-7670.

• VIP Pet Care at Pet Supplies Plus, Quincy: ​  This store provides low cost vaccination clinics.  For information, call (617) 472-0505

• Banfield Pet Hospitals: ​These veterinary clinics provide many free services such as first exam free, free exams for adopted pets, etc.    To find the location near you, click the button below. 

• Petco Stores:   These stores provide frequent low cost vaccination clinics.  To find one near you, click the button below. 

• Tractor & Supply PetVet Clinics:   These stores provide low cost veterinary clinics in store.  To find one near you, click the button below. 

From March 2020 through August 2020, we ran a 24/7 pet food pantry.  
We have now transitioned our pet food pantry services to provide supplies to area pet food pantries;  please click the button below for information on pantries near you.   

*If you are unable to access any of the pantries below and urgently need pet food or supplies, please email us at info@scituateanimalshelter.org 

We recommend Chewy.com as a good source for food and supplies, including prescription diets and medications at lower costs than available through veterinarians.   You may sign up for automatic shipments so that food and supplies are delivered to your door.

For a lower cost option to traditional cat litter, we recommend trying horse pellet bedding from your local feed store.

We also recommend the  Breeze Litter System.  The Breeze Litter System requires you to change a pee pad instead of scooping heavy litter.  It saves money and is great for seniors and those with limited mobility. 

We recommend that you call local providers so that you can compare costs.   These local providers offer affordable euthanasia services or can direct you to others:

• Hingham Veterinary Clinic 781-749-1243
• Animal Rescue League  617-426-9170
• MSPCA 508-775-0940

Dr. Joanne Keith’s  Vet Clinic is based in Weymouth but travels to your location.