What if the animal is too small or sick to have its spay or neuter surgery?
All dogs and cats are required to be spayed or neutered before adoption. If an animal is unable to be spayed or neutered due to its young age or a health condition, the animal may be temporarily fostered through our Foster-To-Adopt Program. The adoption fees are the same, but the adopter must place a $200 deposit on the animal and have the animal spayed or neutered when it is old enough or well enough for surgery. The surgery can be completed through the Wake County Animal Center’s partnership with the Saving Lives Spay/Neuter Clinic or at the adopter’s private veterinarian. Once the surgery is completed, the difference between the adoption fee and the deposit will be refunded to the adopter. Read more about our Foster-To-Adopt Program here.
