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Help with vet bills in Delaware
State and local programs we checked for Delaware residents, plus the national funds that also accept applications from here. This is a starting list, not every program: ask your local shelter, humane society or vet about others. Page last verified 2026-10-20.
State low-cost spay/neuter
- What it offers
- The state program provides low-cost spay and neuter surgery for cats and dogs of income-eligible applicants. Eligible people may have pets spayed or neutered each fiscal year for $20. Eligibility rules and forms are linked from the program page.
- Who qualifies (as stated)
- Delaware residents who meet the program's income eligibility rules (a participating clinic notes that people receiving public assistance may qualify).
- Limits and exclusions
- Spay/neuter only. Check the program page for current eligibility, forms and participating clinics before booking.
Source: https://dhss.delaware.gov/dph/homepage/about/sections/oaw/spay-neuter/ · Last verified 2026-10-20
Low-cost clinic
- What it offers
- A low-cost clinic at 165 Airport Rd., New Castle, offering spay/neuter, vaccinations and routine exams by appointment; call or text (302) 792-7387. Posted prices include cat neuter $70, cat spay $80, dog spay/neuter $160 to $240, exam $55 and rabies vaccine $25. It also runs first-come, first-served vaccine clinics.
- Who qualifies (as stated)
- Pet owners who can pay at the time of service (cash or card).
- Limits and exclusions
- Outpatient only: no X-rays, no overnight stays and no emergency care. Vaccine clinics do not include physical exams.
Source: https://faithfulfriends.us/veterinary-care/ · Last verified 2026-10-20
Low-cost wellness care
- What it offers
- Low-cost exams, vaccines, tests and treatment of non-emergency problems such as parasites, ear and skin infections. Posted prices include exam $55, express exam $30 and rabies vaccine $30. Walk-in wellness at HAP Wilmington on Wednesdays 9 AM to noon; other services by appointment: Stanton/Christiana (302) 998-2281, Wilmington (302) 571-0111, Rehoboth (302) 200-7159.
- Who qualifies (as stated)
- Any pet owner; a non-refundable deposit (the exam fee) is due when booking and is applied to the bill.
- Limits and exclusions
- No emergency or after-hours care. Exam fees do not include treatment, prescriptions or tests.
Source: https://www.humaneanimalpartners.org/services/vet-care/ · Last verified 2026-10-20
Low-cost spay/neuter
- What it offers
- Posted spay/neuter fees include e-collar and post-op pain medication: cat neuter $75, cat spay $95, dog neuter from $165 and dog spay from $185 depending on weight. Optional low-cost add-ons include vaccines, microchip ($25) and dewormer.
- Who qualifies (as stated)
- Dogs and cats over 12 weeks (cats at least 3 lb, dogs at least 5 lb). Ear tipping is free for feral or outdoor cats.
- Limits and exclusions
- Rabies proof is required or the vaccine is added ($30). Senior pets need pre-op bloodwork at extra cost; extra charges apply for pets in heat, pregnant or with other complications. Payment is due at pick-up.
Source: https://www.humaneanimalpartners.org/services/spay-neuter/ · Last verified 2026-10-20
National funds worth checking too: see all assistance programs. Many local funds only pay for care that has not yet been paid and exclude routine care; read each exclusions line. Not veterinary, legal or financial advice; a listing is not a promise of help.
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