Communities Partnering for Wellness and Spay & Neuter
9 Locations, 5 Counties, 2 Days, 600+ Animals
December 6 - 7, 2025
‘Tis the season of giving and fixing!
Nine animal well-being organizations will be providing FREE spay/neuter surgeries and vaccines for dogs and cats; including animal shelter, foster-based organizations and family pets across the Bay Area on December 6th and 7th. We expect to alter and vaccinate 600+ dogs and cats over the two days. This event will have an immediate and meaningful impact on the spay/neuter backlog in the region. In addition to preventing unwanted litters, it will ready hundreds of amazing pets for adoption this holiday season.
This free event is supported by: La Russa Rescue Champions, The Dave & Cheryl Duffield Foundation, Maddie’s Fund and Bissell Pet Foundation.
Access to veterinary care is essential not just for the health and well-being of animals, but also for the people who love them and the communities where they live. Barriers to care – whether financial, geographic, or cultural – disproportionately impact marginalized communities. Improving access ensures that care is not just a privilege for the few but a right for all. It honors both human dignity and animal welfare.
Space is limited and appointments for spay/neuter are required by December 1, 2025.
Pet wellness vaccines and microchip services are available at select locations as "drop-in” or by appointment and are noted below.
Select a location below to find the service that is right for your dog and cat family members today!
The following organizations are providing free spay/neuter surgeries by appointment:
Location: 201 Alabama Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
Hours:
Saturday 12/6: Spay/Neuter drop off at 7:30am, pick up between 4:30pm - 5pm
Sunday 12/7: Spay/Neuter drop off at 7:30am, pick up between 4:30-5pm
The SF SPCA will be offering spay/neuter for TNR (trap-neuter-return) of community cats. If you are a community cat trapper, text "CHAMPION” to (415) 554-3084 to reserve a spot and get details on drop off and pick up for these days.
If you have a personal cat or dog in need of spay/neuter, text "CHAMPION" to (415) 554-3084 and their team will schedule you a free appointment on a different date.
Location: 120 Spring St, Pleasanton, CA 94566
Hours: 7:15am - 5:45pm
To make a spay/neuter appointment, email [email protected].
Location: PetSmart Store*, 1380 Fitzgerald Drive, Pinole, CA 94564 (*Temporary clinic location is inside PetSmart)
Hours: 8am - 4pm
Event Page: https://berkeleyhumane.org/events/champions/
To make a spay/neuter appointment: https://berkeleyhumane.org/champions or 510-845-7735 x203
Location: 3463 McKee Rd., San Jose, CA 95127
Hours: 7:30am - 6:30pm
To make a spay/neuter appointment: https://www.hssv.org/champions-for-pet-health/
The following organizations are providing free vaccines and microchips as drop-in services:
Location: 2700 Ninth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710* (*In their warehouse)
Hours: 8am - 4pm
Event Page: https://berkeleyhumane.org/events/champions/
Location: 4800 Imhoff Place, Martinez, CA 94553
Hours: 8am - 4pm
Location: 201 Alabama Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
Wellness Clinic Hours: Sunday, December 7 only. In person registration starts at 8:30am and will be first come first served to fill the 100 available slots. The clinic services are from 9am to 12pm with no prior appointment required.
Cats will receive an FVRCP vaccine and flea and tick treatment. Please note that they will not be providing microchips.
For future appointments or to receive a microchip, contact the SF SPCA’s Community Veterinary Clinic for an appointment by texting or calling: (415) 554-3084.
Thank you to the following organizations for contributing by providing spay and neuter surgeries for shelter and foster-based pets, allowing more animals to be ready for adoption!
This free event is supported by:
Quick Facts For Media
- Studies show that on average, pets with a microchip are over three times more likely to be reunified with their families than those without.
- Pet vaccinations protect against potentially devastating diseases, such as parvo, rabies, distemper, and panleukopenia, that spread easily among unvaccinated animals, including puppies, kittens, and stray or feral populations. Additionally, vaccinations play a key role in protecting human health. One important example is rabies, which takes the lives of at least 59,000 people worldwide each year according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
- By having your pet spayed or neutered, you’re helping prevent the birth of unwanted animals. What's more, you could be setting your pet up for a longer life, as studies have repeatedly shown that spayed or neutered dogs and cats live longer, on average, than other dogs and cats. This advantage is likely due to the health and behavioral benefits of the procedures.
Questions?
For general questions, contact:
Romy Harness, Director of Access to Care Initiatives, by emailing [email protected] or calling 510-326-9104
For press inquiries, contact:
Sharon Fletcher, Director of Marketing and Communications, by emailing [email protected] or calling 925-310-5458