Free Rabies Vaccination Clinics

To help low-income pet owners, Animal Services conducts several free vaccination clinics in low-income neighborhoods each year. Pets must be at least three months old. Dogs must be on leashes, and cats and puppies should be in safe carriers.

This helps address the issue of homeless pets in the community, thus reducing animal euthanizing. Call (512) 587-7729 to make an appointment.If you live outside of the qualifying zip codes and need assistance, call the Spay Street Public Health Educator at (512) 978-0504.

View the 2012 Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic Schedule in English/Spanish

Spay / Neuter Program

In partnership with Emancipet, the City provides a free rabies shot, collar and tag, microchip and spay/neuter for dogs and cats in these zip codes:

This program will help the City address the issue of the homeless pet population in the community, thus reducing the risk of animals being euthanized. Call 512-587-7729 or visit the Emancipet website to make an appointment. Live outside of the qualifying zip codes and need assistance? Call the Spay Street Public Health Educator at 512-978-0504

Benefits of Spaying / Neutering Your Pet

• You save money by caring for one pet versus its entire offspring
• No more stray males hanging around your property to breed with your female
• Siblings won’t breed with each other and/or their parents
• No need to find homes for unwanted litters
• Reduces aggression in male dogs and reduces tendency to roam
• Males are less likely to mark and/or spray inside your home
• No more mess to clean from females in heat
• Females will not try to escape to go breed outside your home or property