Free & Low Cost Vet Clinics in Indiana

Are you a pet owner in Indiana in need of low cost pet care? You’ve come to the right place! We have done the work for you and have created a list of free or low cost vet clinics throughout Indiana! Whether you are in need of spay/neuter assistance, low cost vaccines, or pet food, we’ve got you covered.

Spay and Neuter Services

Spaying and neutering not only keep our pets healthy, but also prevent the additional expense of kittens and puppies. Despite the importance, often the expense of spaying and neutering make the surgeries unaffordable. Multiple Indiana organizations recognize the barrier of spay/neuter surgeries and provide the services for a low cost!

Pet Friendly Services of Indiana (Statewide)

Pet Friendly Services of Indiana is a statewide animal welfare nonprofit. They offer spay/neuter certificates for only $25 to eligible pet owners! To qualify for a certificate you must be an Indiana resident and receive public assistance or make less than the income guidelines they have listed on their website. The certificate application opens every Monday at 9am and closes when they have issued 100 certificates. Once approved, the certificate will be mailed and can be used at a participating veterinarian. For more information and to apply, please visit Pet Friendly Services of Indiana’s website.

The Brown County Humane Society (Nashville)

Brown County Humane Society’s SPOT Program (Serving Pets Outreach Team) offers low cost spay/neuter services. Their website does not provide much information, but encourages interested pet owners to call 812-703-0797 for more information.

Humane Fort Wayne

Humane Fort Wayne offers low cost spay/neuter services. Their services are $100 for cats and range from $150-$200 for dogs depending on weight. Pet owners who live in certain zip codes (46802, 46803, 46805, 46806, and 46808) are eligible for a discount. Pet owners who live in the listed zip codes only have to pay $75 for cats and $100 for dogs. Please note, there may be additional fees depending on the need of the animal. For more information and to book an appointment, please visit Humane Fort Wayne’s website.

Low Cost Spay Neuter Clinic (Brownsburg and Noblesville)

Low Cost Spay Neuter Clinic is exactly as the name applies. They offer low cost spay/neuter services to pet owners at both their Brownsburg and Noblesville clinics. Their services range from $50-$55 for cats and $60-$100 for dogs depending on gender and weight. Additionally, they offer a transportation service for pets in surrounding areas. Appointments are required and can be made by completing a request form on Low Cost Spay Neuter Clinic’s website.

Pets Alive (Bloomington and Linton)

Pets Alive offers low cost spay/neuter services in two locations, Bloomington and Linton. Spay/neuter surgeries are $60 for cats and $95 for dogs under 100lbs. Please note, all pets must be up to date on their rabies vaccine or a vaccine will be given for an extra charge. To make an appointment please visit either Pets Alive Bloomington or Pets Alive Linton’s website.

North Central Indiana Spay and Neuter

North Central Indiana Spay and Neuter partners with local veterinarians to provide low cost spay/neuter services. Their services are $60 for cats and range from $90-$115 for dogs depending on gender. Not much information is provided on North Central Indiana Spay and Neuter’s website, but interested pet owners are encouraged to call 765-497-3141 for more information.

Indy Humane (Indianpolis)

Indy Humane offers discounted spay/neuter services for pet owners who receive public assistance or live in a certain zip code (46201, 46203, 46205, 46218, 46219, 46221, 46222, 46226, 46227, or 46241). If you qualify for the discounted rate, their spay/neuter services are $80 for cats and $120 for dogs. If you do not qualify for the discounted rate, they charge $100 for cats and $150 for dogs. Appointments are required and can be made on Indy Humane’s website.

Hoosier Fix (Marion County)

Hoosier Fix is a nonprofit that serves low income pet owners in Marion County. If approved, Hoosier Fix may offer free spay/neuter surgeries! To qualify you must be a resident on Marion County and show financial need. Applications for the program are required and can be found on Hoosier Fix’s website. Please note, when they are at capacity they will close the application. If the application is closed, check back often for when the application is reopened.

Vaccines and Wellness Services

Unfortunately spaying and neutering is not even the more expensive part of being a pet owner. Pets need regular exams and vaccines to stay healthy. Thankfully, there are many free or low cost vet clinics in Indiana that offer great deals and even free vaccines!

Indy Humane (Indianapolis)

Indy Humane also offers a low cost clinic. Their clinic is limited to vaccines, testing, and some medications. A full list of their services and medications (with pricing) can be found on Indy Humane’s website. Please note, a $20 deposit is required for all appointments and will be applied to the services. Additionally, you may be charged $20 if your pet is over 6 months and not spayed/neutered. Appointments are required and can be made on their website.

Face Low Cost Animal Clinic (Indianapolis)

Face Low Cost Animal Clinic is another low cost clinic in Indianapolis. They offer low cost vaccines, testing, exams, and preventative medications. A full list of their services with pricing can be found on their website. Appointments can be made on Face Low Cost Animal Clinic’s website, but walk-ins are also accepted on Tuesdays from 1pm-3pm.

West Michigan Street Veterinary Clinic (Indianapolis)

West Michigan Street Veterinary Clinic is a low cost, full service vet clinic. They offer vaccines, exams, testing, dental, surgeries, lab work, and more. A full list of their services and prices can be found on West Michigan Street’s website. The only offer walk-in’s and their current hours and polices can be found on their website.

Low Cost Spay and Neuter Clinic (Brownsburg and Noblesville)

Low Cost Spay and Neuter Clinic also offers low cost vaccines, testing, and medications in addition to their spay and neuter services. Their services (with prices) can be found on their website. Appointments are required and can be requested by completing a form on Low Cost Spay and Neuter Clinic’s website.

Vanderburgh Humane Society (Vanderburgh County)

Vanderburgh Humane Society offers a low cost vaccine clinic two Saturdays a month. In addition to vaccines, they offer some tests and preventative medication. Clinics are usually from 7:30am-1:30pm and are first come, first served. All unaltered pets will be charged an exam fee of $25 that can be used toward a spay/neuter service. For more information and a full list of clinic dates, please visit Vanderburgh Humane Society’s website.

Warrick Humane Society (Warrick County)

Warrick Humane Society offers a low cost vaccine clinic one day a month from 9am-12pm. All pets must be registered and registration opens at 8am and ends at 11am. Please note, they will only serve the first 50 registered animals, so registration may close prior to 11am. For a full list of prices and clinic dates, please visit Warrick Humane Society’s website.

Fulton County Animal Center

Fulton County Animal Center offers low cost vaccine and exam packages for dogs and cats. Each package varies in cost based on services, but services can also be purchased individually. Additionally, all pet owners who receive government assistance are eligible for 15% off their visit. Please visit Fulton County Animal Center’s website for more information and to schedule an appointment.

Monroe County Humane Association

Monroe County Humane Association provides low cost vaccines and wellness services through a mobile clinic. Their already low prices are further discounted for pet owners who receive government assistance, or make less than the income guidelines they list on their website. Their mobile clinic is offered once a month at various locations throughout Monroe county. For a list of their dates, locations, and prices, please visit Monroe County Humane Association’s website.

Pet Food Assistance

If the rising cost of pet food has made feeding your pets unaffordable, you are not alone! The financial burden of continually feeding pets is a struggle so many people face, and why Indiana has pet food pantries throughout the state. We have listed the main ones below, but also Pet Friendly Services of Indiana’s website lists all the human food banks that also distribute pet food.

Humane Indiana (Northwest Indiana)

Humane Indiana offers temporary pet food assistance to pet owners in Northwest Indiana. Not much information is provided online, but Humane Indiana’s website encourages interested pet owners to email the email address provided on their website for assistance.

Almost Home Humane Society (Tippecanoe County)

Almost Home Humane Society offers temporary pet food assistance to pet owners in Tippecanoe County. To qualify, pet owners must provide proof of Tippecanoe residency and have a valid ID. Assistance is by application only and pet owners must reapply after four visits. Their distribution is every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month. For more information and to apply, please visit Almost Home Humane Society’s website.

Vanderburgh Humane Society (Vanderburgh County)

Vanderburgh Humane Society distributes free pet food every 3rd Monday starting at noon. Please note, it is first come, first served and their food often runs out. Their website encourages interested pet owners to line up by 11am or 11:30am. Their website also cautions pet owners that specific brands or types of food are not guaranteed. Please visit Vanderburgh Humane Society’s website for more information.

Humane Fort Wayne

Humane Fort Wayne distributes free pet food multiple times a month at a few different locations. No ID is required! Additionally, their website mentions emailing them if you are unable to attend a distribution. For a full list of their distribution dates and locations, please visit Humane Fort Wayne’s website.

Monroe County Humane Association (Bloomington)

Monroe County Humane Association operates a food pantry out of their campus in Bloomington. Their pantry is open Monday from 10am-4pm and Tuesday-Thursday from 10am-6pm. Assistance is available to up to 3 pets per household. Please note, all pets must be up to date on their rabies vaccines and spay/neutered (unless medically unadvisable). Applications are required and proof of financial need must be given. For more information and to apply, please visit Monroe County Humane Association’s website.

Cause 4Paws (Lake County)

Cause 4Paws in Gary hosts a once a month pet food distribution for pet owners in Lake County. Food assistance is only temporary and cannot exceed six months. Interested pet owners need to apply for assistance monthly and show up to the monthly distribution to receive food. For a full list of their rules and to complete an application, please visit Cause 4Paws website.

FIDO (Indianapolis)

FIDO (Friends of Indianapolis Dogs Outside) offers multiple forms of assistance to Marion County pet owners. Besides low cost pet food, their website also mentions low cost cat litter, inside training crates, flea treatment, toys, and leashes. All new clients are required to register by bringing proof of Marion County residency, proof of financial need, and proof of spay/neuter to their office anytime between 1pm-6pm on Thursdays. For more information, please visit FIDO’s website.

Humane Society of Johnson County (Franklin)

The Humane Society of Johnson County offers pet food assistance to Johnson County residents. Their pet food pantry is open the first Monday of each month from 1pm-3pm. The Humane Society of Johnson County’s website does not provide much information, so please call them at 317-535-6626 for more information.

Relief Recap

Struggling to afford care and food for our four-legged friends can often feel isolating and overwhelming. If you feel this way, remember you have options! Many organizations in Indiana recognize the financial burden of keeping pets healthy and offer assistance. Whether you need help with pet food, wellness services, or spaying and neutering, we hope one of the above resources can help you! If you need additional assistance, please check out our post on nationwide pet care resources.