Cost of Getting a dog neutered - is there a reduction if on medical card

LaVail

My neighbour is not at retirement age yet but she is around 60.. she has no income and she was asking me about the cost of getting this done to her dog. I said I'd look up for her.

Does anyone know how if can be done cheaply or even free of charge?

goat2

I should think that since you say she has no income, and is on unemployment benefit or something, there is a reduced charge
because when I was having mine done, someone told me that if I were unemployed I could have it done at reduced rate

salmocab

Think blue cross might help for a case like this

goat2

https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055129429

I know it is an old thread, but it seems to be the case that you can have it done at a reduced rate

Wesser

That is the funniest headline I have ever seen. What on earth would your medical card have to do with your vet!!!???

LaVail

Wesser wrote: »

That is the funniest headline I have ever seen. What on earth would your medical are have to do with your vet!!!???

Now that I think about it, you're right :pac:

LaVail

goat2 wrote: »

I should think that since you say she has no income, and is on unemployment benefit or something, there is a reduced charge
because when I was having mine done, someone told me that if I were unemployed I could have it done at reduced rate

salmocab wrote: »

Think blue cross might help for a case like this

goat2 wrote: »

https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055129429

I know it is an old thread, but it seems to be the case that you can have it done at a reduced rate

Thanks folks

Cherry Blossom

She can't possibly have no income. Is she on a social welfare payment or what does she live on?

rubberdungeon

https://www.dogstrust.ie/help-advice/neutering/subsidised-neutering

Subsidised Neutering and Microchipping Campaigns
Dogs Trust offer a Subsidised Neutering and Microchipping Campaign for people in receipt of means tested Social Welfare payments. The scheme is offered through a number of participating* vets around Ireland.

At the beginning of each year, Dogs Trust issue these practices with a small allocation of vouchers to offer the campaign to the people of their area.

As Dogs Trust is a charity, the number of vouchers issued each year are limited and allocated on a first come first served basis, providing the client qualifies for the campaign.

Each voucher enables a person to have their dog neutered and microchipped for €35 and Dogs Trust will meet the balance of the cost with the vet.

The qualifying payments for the campaign are as follows:

State Pension Non Contributory
Widow's, Widower's or Surviving Civil Partner Non Contributory Pension
Carer's Allowance
One Parent Family Payment
Deserted Wives Allowance
Jobseekers Allowance (Not Benefit)
Supplementary Welfare Allowance
Disability Allowance
Blind Pension
Farm Assistance
Guardian’s Payment Non Contributory
Pre Retirement Allowance
These are the only payments which qualify to use the campaign.

We have a list of vets taking part in this scheme and their details are available from our Neutering Hotline on 1890 946 336.

You will need to bring photographic ID and proof of Social Welfare payment to the vet with you before they will carry out the surgery. If you are having your dog microchipped, you will also need to bring along a utility bill that shows your address and has been issued within the last 3 months. Some vets may ask to see your dog licence.

FARM DOG NEUTERING CAMPAIGN

The Farm Dogs Neutering and Microchipping campaign is a new campaign that was launched by Dogs Trust in 2015.

If you are a farmer with a valid herd or flock number, this scheme enables you to have your dog neutered and microchipped for free. Give our neutering hotline on a call on 1890 946 336 to find a participating veterinary practice.

Both of these campaigns are limited, and are offered on a first come, first serve basis.


https://www.dspca.ie/what-we-do/animal-care/neutering/

How much will neutering cost?

This is a matter that you must discuss with your veterinary surgeon. Cost depends on the size of your pet and whether it is male or female.

Neutering a female dog can cost from 140 Euro – 260 Euro depending on the size. Check out our Vet Hospital here.

All cats, rabbits & dogs adopted from the DSPCA are spayed or neutered. If you adopt an animal that is too young the DSPCA will organise for you to come back when the animal is old enough to be spayed or neutered as part of your adoption fee.

f you are in receipt of Social Welfare you can use our Subsidised Mobile Clinic service.

Graces7

Many vets will kindly reduce fees and animal rescues are great. Just before I left Kerry, via on there I got two ferals "fixed for a fiver." And if there are vouchers available they will know

The three young cats I gathered in this week had been taken in off the streets and seemingly neutered without charge or at very low cost.