Pet Helpers - Clinic
SNAP - Pet Assistance Program
Pet Helpers’ mission is to end the euthanasia of all adoptable dogs and cats by operating a no-kill shelter, promoting forever adoptions, humane education, and providing low-cost spay/neuter surgeries. Along with our Food Bank, we have created a Spay/Neuter Assistance Program (SNAP) for those needing help to care for the wellness of their furry family members. SNAP offers deeply discounted spay and neuters for cats and dogs, as well as annual vaccinations.
Humane Net is a coalition of animal welfare organizations that promotes low-cost spay and neuter to the community as a means of controlling pet overpopulation.
Due to understaffing our Spay and Neuter Clinic has temporarily closed. Please email spay@pethelpers.org to learn more.
Contact msusko@pethelpers.org for information on positions such as Veterinary Assistant and Associate Veterinarian.
Who qualifies for SNAP?
Citizens and families in the Charleston area who fall within these categories:
Household size
1 Person
Maximum income
$31,900
Household size
2 People
Maximum income
$43,100
Household size
3 People
Maximum income
$54,300
Household size
4 People
Maximum income
$65,500
Household size
5 People
Maximum income
$76,700
Household size
6 People
Maximum income
$87,900
SNAP beneficiaries are asked to provide proof of income at their first visit (appointments MUST be made in advance). Acceptable documentation includes the following:
- A current South Carolina driver’s license or state-issued identification card
AND one (1) of the following:
- Medicaid/Medicare Card in your name
- Current unemployment statement
- COVID-related unemployment statement
- Social Security Disability Letter
- Supplemental Security Income Letter
- VA Disability Letter
- WIC Card
What are the rates for SNAP?
Prices for spay/neuter include the spay/neuter surgery, pain medication, rabies vaccine, distemper vaccine, and microchip.
How much will it cost me?
Cat Neuter $40
Cat Spay $55
Dog Neuter $50
Dog Spay $75
** Dogs over 75 lbs. add $15
Annual vaccines without surgery
CATS
Rabies $9
Distemper (FVRCP) $12
DOGS
Rabies $9
Distemper (DA2PP) $12
Bordetella (Kennel Cough) $12
Additional Services
Microchip $15
Deworming $5 – $10
Nail Trim $10 (only done during spay/neuter surgery)
Ear Cleaning $12 (will not be done on aggressive dogs/cats