Kern County Animal Services provides the program/service listed below only to residents who live in the unincorporated areas of Kern County (including the unincorporated municipalities of Frazier Park, Lamont, Mojave, Oildale, and Rosamond) or in the contracted cities of Arvin and Tehachapi. Residents of other incorporated cities should review the below Resources for Pet Owners or contact their city agency.
Which agency should I contact regarding spay/neuter resources?
KCAS promotes the spaying and neutering of dogs and cats in order to prevent overpopulation of unwanted animals. Spaying and neutering is promoted by KCAS through education that encourages residents in the unincorporated areas of Kern County to spay or neuter their cats or dogs.In the United States there is a tremendous overpopulation of unwanted animals, and this is also true in Kern County. Every year thousands of animals are brought to the shelters that are never redeemed by their owners or adopted to new homes. Our program, as most Animal Services service programs, has far more animals coming into the shelters than we can find homes for, and we don't have the space or funds to keep all these animals.
Note: This page provides resources to help people spay/neuter their pets. If you need assistance with feral cats, see the Feral Cat Assistance page.
How many appointments or vouchers can a resident receive: A combination of 4 clinic appointments or vouchers per household, per lifetime.
Thank you for choosing to be a responsible pet owner and seeking to spay or neuter your pet!
Please check the upcoming events for signup dates and times.
Sign up for one of our upcoming low-cost spay/neuter clinics HERE! New clinics added monthly! See the Upcoming Events.
Must be an Unincorporated Kern County Resident. Not sure if you are? CLICK HERE!Up to 4 animals per householdAnimals 2 months - 7 years of age, weight 2 lbs - 109 lbsMust be in good health.
Co-Pay:Cats: 2 months to 7 years -$20 per appointmentDogs 2 months to 7 years - $40 per appointment
What does the Copay cover?
The Copay covers the cost of the general surgery
Rabies vaccination upon request
FVRCP Vaccination for cats upon request
DHPP vaccination for dogs upon request
*Sign up does not guarantee appointment*Once appointment is confirmed you will receive a confirmation email. Application approval process is 1-3 days. Be sure to check your spam folder.Payment is due within 72 hours of appointment confirmation email to secure the appointment and to avoid cancellation.
What is the process to get a voucher?
Vouchers are non transferable, we do not replace vouchers that have been lost, stolen damaged or expired.
Requirements: Must provide proof of address
Must provide proof of the household income.
$20 Copay per voucher due at time of obtaining the voucher.
List of Participating Veterinarians for the Low-Income Voucher Program
List of Participating Veterinarians for the Save the Pitties Vouchers Program
Locations to obtain a voucher:
Information For Pet Organizations
If your program or spay/neuter clinic would like to be included in our resource list, please email animalservices@kerncounty.com with your program and/or clinic information.
For temporary programs or clinics, please provide us with your information at least 4 weeks in advance, along with the dates of your event.
Kern County Animal Services - Bakersfield
3951 Fruitvale Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93308
Phone: (661) 868-7100
City of Bakersfield Animal Care Center
201 South Mt. Vernon Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93307
Phone: (661) 832-7387
California City Animal Control
5000 Lindberg Street, California City, CA 93505
Phone: (760) 373-1115
Delano Police Department - Animal Control
1022 12th Avenue, Delano, CA 93215
Phone: (661) 721-3377
City of Taft Animal Shelter
1080 E. Ash Street, Taft, CA 93268
Phone: (661) 763-1227
McFarland Animal Control
401 W. Kern Avenue, McFarland, CA 93250
Phone: (661) 792-2121
Ridgecrest Animal Control
411 San Bernardino Blvd., Ridgecrest, CA 93555
Phone: (760) 499-5190
City of Shafter Animal Control
18849 S. Shafter Avenue, Shafter, CA 93263
Phone: (661) 746-2140
City of Wasco Animal Control Division
746 8th Street, Wasco, CA 93280
Phone: (661) 758-7220
Kern County Animal Services - Lake Isabella
14891 Highway 178, Lake Isabella, CA 93240
Phone: (760) 378-1131
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