If you have a pit mix or large dog, this is the time to get them fixed for $10.
This special Spay-Neuter Assistance Program is for income-qualified pet owners of pit mixes and large dogs. Certificates currently are only available in Jackson, Marion, Lawrence, Wayne, Starke, Henry, Hancock, Bartholomew, Boone, Hendricks and Dubois counties thanks to donors who make this program possible.
If you receive any of the benefits below or fall below the income requirements listed in the table, you qualify for a Pit Mix Fix certificate. You must upload a document to prove you are income qualified (e.g., upload a photo of your HIP card, Hoosier Works card, pay stub, cover page of federal tax return, etc. ) You must be an Indiana resident to apply.
Using the Pit Mix Fix program will not reduce the amount of government assistance you receive.
Benefits:
- Energy Assistance Program
- Food stamps (Hoosier Works)
- HIP (Healthy Indiana Plan)
- Major VA disability
- Medicaid (not Medicare)
- Public school free lunch program
- Section 8 housing
- Social Security Disability (not Social Security Retirement Income)
- Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children
- Supplemental Security Income
| Household Size | Gross Annual Income | Monthly | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $27,180 | $2,265 | $523 |
| 2 | $36,620 | $3,052 | $704 |
| 3 | $46,060 | $3,838 | $886 |
| 4 | $55,500 | $4,625 | $1,067 |
| For each additional person | add $9,440 | $784 | $182 |
Fill out the Pit Mix Fix application by applying online. After you submit your online request form, you will receive a confirmation message. Pet Friendly Services will mail a spay/neuter certificate(s) to you. Please allow two to three weeks for the certificate to arrive due to the U.S. Postal Service.
Be sure to check the veterinarian list for participating vets in your area. Most vets participate in the Spay-Neuter Assistance Program and Pit Mix Fix.
In Jackson County, that includes Brownstown Animal Hospital, 1328 W. Commerce St. Brownstown (812-358-2947), and Seymour Animal Hospital, 5817 W. Tipton St., Seymour, (812-522-2178).
State law requires your pet has a current rabies vaccine. Either check with the vet of your choice regarding the price of the vaccines or Google “low-cost pet vaccines near me” to find options in your area. Be sure to bring your pet’s rabies vaccination paperwork to your spay/neuter appointment.
Do not schedule an appointment with a participating vet until you have received your gold-colored spay/neuter certificate. When you receive your certificate, be sure to schedule your appointment right away. Certificates expire four months from the date of issue, and vet offices can be extremely busy.
Do not lose your goldenrod certificate or allow it to expire. Lost and expired certificates may be reissued at Pet Friendly Services’ discretion. There will be a $10 reissue fee, payable by money order.
To request a Pit Mix certificate, you will need to fill out a form and pay a $10 fee. The online form is available at ecom-apps.com/forms/SNSI/PitFix.php.
For information, visit petfriendlyservices.org/spay-neuter-services/pit-mix-fix-pilot-program.