There is a pet overpopulation problem in Humboldt County, resulting in too many animals and not enough homes to place them in. However, we can prevent the birth of unwanted animals and work toward a day when there are no more homeless pets by spaying and neutering our own cats and dogs, as well as feral cats within our neighborhoods.

The Sequoia Humane Society offers financial assistance to low-income families with qualifying limited incomes for the spaying or neutering of their pets, and to feral cat caretakers.

Qualifications are based on the applicant's monthly/yearly gross income and the number of persons living in a household unit. A sliding scale, similar to those used by social service agencies & PG&E, is used to determine eligibility for VIP assistance.

Applications may be made in person at the Sequoia Humane Society Pet Adoption Center. Applicants should bring proof of income (e.g. a pay stub or Medi-Cal card) and photo ID. Upon payment of $20 for a cat and $30 for a dog you will receive a voucher good for a spay or neuter surgery at a participating veterinarian. It's that easy!