THE NEUTER/SPAY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Neuter/Spay Assistance
The Wells County Neuter/Spay Assistance Fund provides financial assistance for eligible Wells County residents to have their dogs and/or cats spayed or neutered.
ELIGIBILITY:

1. Pet owner residing in Wells County, Indiana
2. Enrolled in one or more of the following public assistance programs:
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Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF);
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Medicaid;
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Medicaid Disability;
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Food Stamps;
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Community & Family Services assistance programs;
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Medicare (this program is to include the senior citizen population); or
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Individuals with annual incomes up to $12,000 may qualify; couples with annual incomes up to $17,000 may qualify; a family of four with an annual income of $26,000 may qualify.
Application process:
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Vouchers are distributed at the Foundation office: 222 W. Market Street in Bluffton
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Participants shall be required to make a $20 co-payment (cash or money order) at the time the voucher is distributed. The $20 will be placed in the Wells County Neuter/Spay Assistance Fund;
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One voucher per recipient/per year will be permitted;
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Vouchers cover up to $250 for spaying or neutering your dog or cat, including any basic shots the vet requires for surgery. If the total cost is over $250, or if there are additional charges not related to the spay/neuter, the pet owner is responsible for those fees.
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Vouchers will have a 30-day expiration date.
You may use the voucher at the following veterinarian offices:
Bluffton Animal Clinic, 260-824-0924
Honegger Animal Clinic in Ossian, 260-622-4186
Riverside Veterinary Clinic in Warren, 260-375-2255
Smith Vet Hospital in Berne, 260-589-2460
Swiss City Vet Clinic in Berne, 260-589-3180
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IMPORTANT: Please inform the veterinary office at the time you make the appointment that you are using a Foundation voucher. We recommend that you discuss charges that you may incur beyond the sterilization and vaccinations with the veterinary clinic while scheduling your appointment.
Contact the Foundation with any questions.