Communities Partnering for Wellness and Spay & Neuter

12 Locations, 7 Counties, 2 Days, 2000+ Animals

May 16 - 17, 2026

13 animal well-being organizations will be providing FREE spay/neuter surgeries and vaccines for dogs and cats; including animal shelters, foster-based organizations and family pets across the Bay Area on May 16th and 17th. We expect to alter and vaccinate 2000+ 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 free event is supported by: La Russa Rescue Champions, The Dave & Cheryl Duffield Foundation and Maddie’s Fund. Bissell Pet Foundation will be providing veterinarians and veterinary technicians for some of the locations.

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.

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!

SATURDAY

The following organizations are providing free spay/neuter surgeries by appointment:


The following organizations are providing free vaccines and microchips as drop-in services:


SUNDAY

The following organizations are providing free spay/neuter surgeries by appointment:


The following organizations are providing free vaccines and microchips as drop-in services:


The following organization is providing free vaccines and microchips by appointment:


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?

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For press inquiries, contact:

  • Sharon Fletcher, Director of Marketing and Communications
    [email protected] or 925-310-5458