Tally Spay – Low Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic
5021 W. Tennessee St., Tallahassee, FL 32304
Tuesday and Friday: 7:30 am – 5:00 pm
All surgery is by appointment only.
Tally Spay follows the ASPCA Spay/Neuter Alliance’s “Gold Standard” training and standards to ensure your pets receive the best possible care.
Tally Spay accepts dogs and cats from Tallahassee and surrounding areas, by appointment, for same-day, low-cost spay and neuter surgeries. The aim of Tally Spay is to perform a high volume of sterilization surgeries to reduce the number of intakes at the animal shelter and reduce the number of unwanted animals in the community. We are a non-profit organization subsidized through low-cost surgery fees, specific grants, and the generosity of our donors.
Ask about our NEW Heartworm Preventative Discounts!
Cats: Fees & Services
Female Cat (Spay) – $65
Male Cat (Neuter) – $60
All appointments require non-refundable deposit.
All surgery prices include a pre-surgical exam with the veterinarian and pain medication. Certain other charges may apply due to the animal’s medical condition. All prices are subject to revision.
Required – Proof of current rabies vaccination in the form of a certificate from the administering veterinarian. (Tags alone are not acceptable forms of proof.)Vaccines/Testing
(ONLY at time of surgery)
Rabies Vaccine (if required) – $10
FVRCP Vaccine (Feline Distemper) – $10
FeLV/FIV Combo Test – $18
Additional Services
(ONLY at time of surgery)
Nail Trim (under sedation) – $5
Microchip – $10
E-Collar (Cone Collar) – $5
Cardboard Cat Carrier – $5
Ear Tip – (Included for feral cats)
Capstar (if needed for fleas) – $5
Community/Feral or Friendly Cat Package
Services include:
– Spay/neuter
– Ear tip
– Rabies Vaccine
– Single dose of Senergy
We follow the ASPCA Community Cat guidelines for Spay/Neuter clinics.
Dogs: Fees & Services
Female Dog (Spay) – $85, Female Dog over 81 lbs.: $110
Male Dog (Neuter) – $75, Male Dog over 81 lbs.: $90
All appointments require non-refundable deposit.
All surgery prices include a pre-surgical exam with the veterinarian and pain medication. Certain other charges may apply due to the animal’s medical condition. All prices are subject to revision.
Required – Proof of current rabies vaccination in the form of a certificate from the administering veterinarian. (Tags alone are not acceptable forms of proof.)
Vaccines/Testing
(ONLY at time of surgery)
Rabies Vaccine (if required) – $10
DHPP Vaccine (Canine Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvo, ParaInfluenza) – $10
Bordetella Vaccine (Kennel Cough) – $12
Heartworm Test – $10
Heartworm Preventative – Priced according to weight – New Discount! $5 off regular pricing for 6 month supply of HW Preventative, $10 off regular pricing with 12 month HW Preventative – must be purchased same day as heartworm testing, public clients only.
Additional Services
(ONLY at time of surgery)
Nail Trim (under sedation) – $5
Microchip – $10
E-Collar (Cone Collar) – $5
Capstar (if needed for fleas) – $5
Ask us about heartworm prevention and 24 hour lasting Capstar available for all surgical patients.
Appointments for surgery are available Tuesdays and Fridays. All appointments require a non-refundable deposit.
Before & After Surgery
Before Surgery
1. Check-In Information
Check-in time: check in for dogs is 7:30 – 8:00am; cats are 8:00 – 8:30 am. We do not accept late arrivals. When you arrive, please leave your pet in the car and come inside to complete the required paperwork and payment. All dogs must be on a leash and cats in a carrier (one per carrier). Note: community/feral cats must be in a trap (not a carrier).
If your dog is not good-natured around other dogs, cats, or people a muzzle may be required.
2. Rabies Vaccination Required
Our veterinarian recommends that pets are fully vaccinated against infectious diseases (distemper, parvo, and upper respiratory diseases) prior to their surgery appointment.
3. General Health Info
Each animal will receive a pre-operative physical exam to make sure that they are a good candidate for surgery.
If your pet is too fractious to handle or if it is a feral cat, a physical exam will be done under anesthesia.
If the animal has fleas, it will be given a Capstar® pill that kills fleas within 30 min. and lasts 24 hours. There will be a $5 charge for this and you will be notified if you need to pay any additional fees at the time of pick up.
If your pet shows any sign of illness or there are any concerns (such as age, heart murmur, severe upper respiratory infection, obesity, food in stomach) we may refuse surgery if we feel it is a health risk to the animal.
4. 48 Hrs. Prior to Surgery
Please do not start any new medications for your pet for 2 days prior to the surgery appointment. If your pet receives prescribed medication from a veterinarian for any health issues, please continue these medications as prescribed. Be sure to alert the Tally Spay medical team of the medication your pet is taking both on your consent form and at the time of admittance for surgery.
5. Keep Your Pet Indoors the Night Before Surgery
6. No Food After Midnight
7. Transporting Your Pets
All dogs must be on a leash and cats in a carrier. Only one cat per carrier; if there is more than one cat in a carrier you will be prompted to purchase a cardboard carrier for $5.00. Note: community/feral cats must be in a trap (not a carrier).
You may line the carrier with newspaper or a small towel. Remove any collars, toys, and dishes from the carrier.
Walk your dog before bringing them to the clinic.
If your dog is not good-natured around other dogs, cats, or people a muzzle may be required.
After Surgery
1. Limit Activity
Some animals are active after surgery, while others remain quiet for a while. Either way, it is very important that you limit your pet’s movements during the 7–10 day recovery period.
Strenuous activity, such as running, jumping, or playing puts stress on the incision and may cause it to open or develop painful irritation.
Dogs should only be allowed out on a leash to avoid running and jumping. It is recommended that they be crated or confined to a small space for recovery. Cats should be confined to a small room in your home with no other animals.
2. Maintain Regular Diet
Do not change your pet’s diet at this time (no junk food, table scraps, milk, or any other “people food” for seven days.) Changes in their diet could hide post-surgical complications.
Although patients’ reactions to surgery can vary, lethargy (lasting for more than 24 hours after surgery), diarrhea, or vomiting are NOT normal, and you should contact us immediately if these occur.
3. Keep the Incision Dry
Do not bathe your pet during the recovery period, or apply topical ointment to the incision site—the surgical glue on the incision will dissolve too quickly if it becomes wet.
Pets must be kept indoors where they can stay clean, dry, and warm, although dogs can be walked on a leash to go to the toilet.
4. Check the Incision Twice Daily
Check these incision sites at least twice daily. What you see when we discharge your pet is what we consider normal unless we tell you otherwise. There should be no drainage, and redness and swelling should be minimal. Male cats may appear as if they still have testicles; this is normal, and the swelling should subside gradually through the recovery period.
Do not allow your pet to lick or chew at the incision. We recommend that all pets go home with an e-collar, which prevents them from reaching the incision. They are available for $5 here. You can also purchase Bitter Apple or Bitter Orange spray from the pet store to deter licking and chewing (place your finger over the incision and spray around the area – do not spray directly onto the incision—it will sting!). If your pet is allowed to lick, chew or scratch their incision, it may open up and cause potentially serious complications. Keeping them from doing this is perhaps the most important thing you will do to keep them safe.
5. Monitor Pain Levels
If your pet appears to be in pain after getting home, please call our clinic so that our staff can assess whether or not your pet needs to be examined.
6. Keep In-Heat Females Away from Males
7. Watch for Complications
Spaying and neutering are both very safe surgeries; however, as with all surgery, complications can occur. Minimal redness and swelling should resolve within several days, but if they persist longer, please contact us.
You should also contact us immediately if you notice any of the following: pale gums, depression, vomiting, diarrhea, discharge or bleeding from the incision, difficulty urinating, or abored breathing.
Tally Spay will treat as scheduling allows and at minimal cost, postoperative complications resulting directly from the surgery, if the above post-operative instructions have been followed in full. Your regular veterinarian must address illnesses or injuries that are not a direct result of surgery. Please call for an appointment as soon as you see cause for concern.
We cannot be held responsible for complications resulting from failure to follow post-operative instructions, or from contagious diseases for which the animal was not previously properly vaccinated.
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8. Call if You are Concerned
If you have any questions or concerns directly related to the surgery during the recovery period, please call us at (850) 692-3425.
If it is an emergency, contact your regular veterinarian or an emergency veterinary clinic.
About the Surgery
What is Spay/Neuter Surgery?
In female animals, the uterus and ovaries are removed through a small incision in the abdominal wall, which renders them sterile. In male dogs and cats, the scrotum is not removed, only the testicles. This prevents the production of sperm, rendering them sterile.
Our patients are completely asleep during surgery, unable to feel any discomfort. They are given an injection which will manage their pain for 24 hours. They should not need anything else as long as they leave their incision alone.
When to Spay/Neuter your pet
For dogs: Puppies as young as eight weeks old can be neutered as long as they’re healthy. Dogs can be neutered as adults as well, although there’s a slightly higher risk of post-operative complications in older dogs, dogs that are overweight or dogs that have health problems.
For cats: It is generally considered safe for kittens as young as eight weeks old (and 2 lbs. in weight) to be spayed or neutered. It’s possible to spay a female cat while she’s in heat.
Spay/Neuter Tattoo
Your pet will receive a small, green tattoo near the incision site. This tattoo is not another incision—it’s just a small score in the top layers of the skin filled with tattoo ink and covered with surgical glue. The tattoo will ensure that anyone examining your animal will know they have been sterilized.
Post Op Concerns
Post Op Concerns
We cannot be held responsible for complications resulting from failure to follow post-operative instructions, or from contagious diseases for which the animal was not previously properly vaccinated.
For after hours concerns we have partnered with telehealth service with Vet Triage, please use this link to begin your Vet Triage consultation with a veterinarian.
If you are experiencing an emergency with your pet, please seek care at your regular veterinarian or at Allied Veterinary Emergency Hospital – (850) 222-0123. Allied Veterinary Emergency is located at 2324 Centerville Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32308.
Records Request
Request Your Animal’s Records
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ABOUT the Animal Shelter Foundation
The Tallahassee Animal Shelter Foundation, founded in 2007, is a non-profit organization. Their mission is to support the animals in the care of Tallahassee Animal Service Center (TASC), more commonly known as the Animal Shelter at Tom Brown Park. ASF provides resources to the TASC to help more homeless animals find loving forever homes, supports community-wide spay/neuter efforts to help decrease unwanted animals that end up in the shelter and promotes kindness, respect and responsible pet ownership for our furry friends.
The Animal Shelter Foundation is moving our community toward more responsible pet ownership, and we are grateful for the hundreds of individuals, families and businesses that partner with and support ASF to make this possible.
Reasons to Spay/Neuter
*from ASPCA’s Spay/Neuter Your Pet

1. Your female pet will live a longer, healthier life
2. Prevents testicular cancer
3. Females won't go into heat
4. Less roaming for mates
5. Better behavior
6. Reduces unwanted puppies and kittens
Tally Spay wishes to play an important role in reducing the number of homeless animals born by offering low cost surgery to spay or neuter pets.
Volunteers Wanted
The team at Tally Spay is looking for volunteers to help support our life saving mission, making a difference in our community. Tasks include: preparing kennels and traps, preparing food for post op patients, assisting with laundry, general clinic maintenance, photography, data entry, client service and much more. Training and supervision will be provided.
General Guidelines:
- Be 18 years of age or older.
- Be able to commit to a minimum of 4 hours per month.
- Be able to commit to a minimum of 3 consecutive months of service.
- Be mature, reliable, dependable, and able to follow instructions.
- Be able to demonstrate flexibility and understanding in any situation.
- Have reliable transportation to and from the clinic.
- Have regular access to email.
- Have excellent communication skills.
To get started contact our officemanager@tallyspay.com!
Ways to Donate
Buy a tile and leave a legacy!
The tiles from this initiative will be placed front and center in the reception area at Tally Spay. Purchasing a tile is a fabulous way to honor and memorialize loved ones, pets, and anyone special in your life! Reserve your tile today!
Contribute to our Amazon Wish List
Our wish list includes many everyday items and specialty items that are key to keeping the clinic running smoothly. Amazon Wish List makes it easy to order and be delivered directly to Tally Spay. Visit our wish list and order today!
Special Items Wish List
Current special request items needed:
• Towels, sheets
• Laundry detergent
• Newspaper
• Distilled water
• Canned Cat Food
• Canned Dog Food
Email us to donate! Pickup for bulky items is available.
ASF Donations
Making donating easy and convenient with online donations, our monthly donor program, and our Capital Campaign (complete with naming opportunities for clinic rooms!) Check out our many donation opportunities.