The focus of our SNAP (spay and neuter assistance program) is to combat pet overpopulation one surgery at a time. Low-income households are eligible for greatly reduced surgery fees with our SNAP voucher program.

Qualifying households will be able to purchase a spay or neuter voucher for cat surgery for $40 or for dog surgery for $80. An additional fee of $5 will provide a pet with a one-year rabies vaccination.  Purchase of a Rabies Vaccine is required for animals without proof of a current vaccine.  Cat Surgery with Rabies Vaccine:  $45.  Dog Surgery with Rabies Vaccine:  $85.

As our funding is limited, the Arnell SNAP program is offered to Polk County residents only.  If you are not a resident of Polk County, please call your local humane society for information of low-cost spay-neuter programs in your area.

Qualification for this program is similar to the guidelines for a county-or state-based assistance program. Documentation from public assistance programs such as food stamps, Medicaid, SSI, WIC, unemployment benefits, or pay stubs from an employer or a previous year's tax return and a photo ID, will qualify you for this program.

You may visit the shelter in Amery to complete the application and acquire a voucher for your pet's surgery.  Please call ahead to make an appointment as the shelter is currently Open By Appointment Only.

If you are mailing your application, photocopies of income verification, program cards, and a photo ID should accompany your application with payment by check for each voucher being purchased.

Please do not make an appointment for surgery before you have your voucher in hand.  If you do not qualify for the program, your application and payment will be returned to you.

Please return your application in person with required documentation and fees:

Arnell Memorial Humane Society
185 Griffin St. East
Amery WI 54001

Required documentation:

1) Completed SNAP application

2) Valid Wisconsin drivers license

3) Proof of any public assistance programs you participate in

4) Proof of monthly household income

5) Proof of current rabies vaccine for each animal. If the animal is not current on the rabies vaccine, you will be required to pay $10 to AMHS. The 1-year rabies vaccine will be included in the SNAP voucher and administered by the vet clinic on the date of surgery.

Voucher Cost:

Cats are $50 without rabies vaccine and $60 with rabies vaccine.

Dogs are $90 without the rabies vaccine and $100 with rabies vaccine.

We accept cash or credit card payments, please no personal checks.

Arnell SNAP Voucher surgeries will be performed at the following local participating veterinary clinic:

Northwest Wisconsin Vet Clinic

949 State Road 46, Amery, WI 54001  (715) 268-6226

In addition to the cost of the SNAP voucher through AMHS, there are additional fees required by Northwest Vet;

• A $50 appointment deposit when you set up the appointment. If you cancel within 24 hours you will get the $50 back. IF you show up to the appointment, the $50 will go toward the surgery related fees which are as follows:

  • OR/Monitoring $29

  • IV Pump $22

  • Surgery Catheter $8

  • Pain Medication $33

  • E-Collar $8-$18

  • Biohazard Fee $1.50

• Potential additional charges: Pregnant/In-Heat $71, Obese or mature age (2+) $81

Thank you for being a responsible pet owner. We look forward to helping you with your household’s pet overpopulation.