Cost Share Assistance Available for Spay/Neuter Efforts

The Kansas Department of Agriculture’s Division of Animal Health is pleased to announce the availability of funds in the form of cost share assistance to licensed companion animal facilities to help offset the cost of spaying and neutering cats and dogs in rural, unserved, and underserved Kansas communities. This funding was provided through state funding made available for emergency animal shelter expenses, and is intended to supplement services provided by the K-State Shelter Medicine Program.  

The Spay and Neuter Cost Share Program will reimburse an eligible entity up to 75% of the cost of spay and neuter surgeries for cats and dogs up to $4,000 per applicant. Applications will be accepted from facilities which are currently licensed with the KDA Animal Facilities Inspection Program until August 25, 2025, or until all program funding is expended.

Spaying and neutering pets is crucial in addressing pet overpopulation and reducing behavioral and health problems associated with intact adult cats and dogs. Supporting this effort to spay and neuter cats and dogs in Kansas supports the mission of the KDA Division of Animal Health, as it strives to ensure the health and welfare of domestic animals in Kansas.

For more details on the eligibility criteria and the application requirements for this spay and neuter cost share program, including the application form, go to the KDA Grants and Cost Share page at www.agriculture.ks.gov/grants — submit application and other required documents to the KDA AFI Program at KDA.AFI@ks.gov.