SPAY & NEUTER IN FRANKLIN COUNTY (SNIF)

Thank you for helping to end the cycle of unwanted pets. To qualify, the pet parent must have a household income of $50,000 or below. The pet parent must provide proof of financial need to qualify. Depending on the income level, the voucher may cover the entire cost of the surgery or there may be a small copay.

 Household Income Limits/Copay Fee

Under $15,000 =  Free

$15,001 to $25,000 = $35 for cats $50 for dog

$25,001 to $50,000 = $55 for cats $75 for dogs

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  One of the following documents must be included with the application to determine financial qualifications:

• This is a household income-based program, so we need a full month's worth of bank statements or your most recent tax return. Additionally, we will need your most recent check stub and income from all individuals living in your household.

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• Medicaid Card (adult, not child):  If you are providing a copy of your Medicaid or EBT card as proof, it needs to be accompanied by a tax return.  If no tax return, then we need the most recent bank statement, or a month's worth of check stubs.

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• WIC card: If you are providing a copy of your Medicaid or EBT card as proof, it needs to be accompanied by a tax return.  If no tax return, then we need the most recent bank statement, or a month's worth of check stubs.

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• Letter granting Social Security income (adult, not child) NOT a qualification, unless SS is your only income, proven by providing last year’s tax return or last three bank statements showing deposit of SSI check

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• IRS Form 1040

What is included with the voucher?

• The voucher includes the surgery, rabies vaccine (if needed) and pain medication.

• The vet may offer additional services or require testing. It is your responsibility to ask the vet about additional costs that may be required.

• Additional services that many vets offer, are testing for diseases, additional pain medication, deworming medications, microchips, additional vaccines, pre-surgery bloodwork. Please note: additional services are not covered by your voucher and you are responsible to pay.

How do I redeem a Voucher?
Once your application is approved we will email or mail you a voucher. You can contact the vets and clinics listed on the voucher to arrange an appointment. You will tell them you have a SNIF voucher.