“Age and Weight Requirements for Surgery:

• All pets must be between 3lbs weight and 60lbs weight.

• No pets 5 years of age or older

• Limit of 2 pets per household

Event & Pre-Surgery Instructions

• Check-in will begin at 7am. First-come, first-served

• Space is limited. Availability and kennel space based on sex, species, weight & size of animals

• Free vaccinations will be provided with the surgery only

  • Vaccination will include a Rabies Vaccine &
    4-in-1 for dogs (aka-Parvo/Distemper combo) or
    3-in-1 for cats (FVRCP)

• All animals must be in good health

• All animals must be friendly

• All dogs must be on a leash

• All cats must be in a secure carrier (1 per carrier)

• NO FOOD AFTER 10PM THE NIGHT BEFORE SURGERY

• Water is fine up until you leave your house for the surgery

• No pets that are in-heat, pregnant, obese or cryptorchid, please

• No feral cats or rescue organizations, please

• Maricopa County residents, only

PICK-UP & Post-Surgery:
You will be advised by each veterinary team as to when your designated time for pick-up will be.  Please do not travel too far from your location, as they may call to advise you that your animal is ready for pick-up earlier than first stated.
*Though intake (obtaining a spot for this event) is based on a first-come, first-serve process, surgeries are not. Surgeries are performed in an order based on a variety of  factors.

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General Event Rules:

• Lines will begin to form OUTDOORS very early at each location

• Please come prepared for the weather & wait time; bringing water for you and your pet(s), warm clothing and easy to carry chair if needed.

• Please have patience and be courteous to your fellow neighbor in line and their pet(s), event staff & volunteers.

• Fix.Adopt.Save. representatives will be managing the lines as well as working alongside the veterinary staff during check-in. Please be sure you have read the details regarding the limit of space.

• Fix.Adopt.Save. representatives will be wearing light-blue t-shirts with the FAS logo

We ask that you please not contact the participating organizations/clinics prior to the event as complete event details are listed within this page.  We thank you for your understanding.

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Location notes:

• Avondale Civic Center Library: 11350 Civic Center Dr., Avondale 85323

  • Located south of I-10 on Avondale Blvd. East-end of center

  • The line will begin in front of library and wrap around the side of the building

  • Two surgical spay/neuter mobile units will be providing services

• Altered Tails Barnhart Clinic Phoenix:

  • 950 W Hatcher Rd, Phoenix 85021

  • Entrance is located off of 11th Avenue & Hatcher Rd.

• Arizona Humane Society, Spay/Neuter Clinic- Phoenix:

  • 1311 W Hatcher Rd, Phoenix 85021

• Arizona Humane Society, Spay/Neuter Clinic- South Mountain Campus for Compassion:

  • 1521 W Dobbins Rd, Phoenix 85041

• Altered Tails Barnhart Clinic Mesa: 7246 East Main St, Suite #3, Mesa 85207

  • This location will provide surgeries through Altered Tails and a surgical spay/neuter mobile unit as well.

We are EXCITED to be offering this amazing, one-time, event to our communities and their pets. We look forward to assisting you and working together to end pet homelessness in the Valley.”

Thanks so much Jen!