Appointment schedule (click on a date below)
What is RRAAP?
We created the Rescue Ranch Alter Assistance Program (RRAAP) to help community dog owners overcome the barriers preventing them from spaying or neutering their dogs. Learn why spay/neuter is the right choice for your pet.
Common Barriers to Spay/Neuter
- Access: Veterinarians are scarce in rural locations like Siskiyou County. Families frequently must wait months for an appointment to open up. Traveling to a clinic outside the county isn't available to everyone. Work schedules and transportation difficulties (see below) often make it difficult for pet owners to travel.
- Cost: Spay/neuter surgery commonly costs $500 or more, depending on the vet, the procedure, and the size of the pet. Low-cost programs are still expensive, typically costing around $250 depending on the size of the pet.
- Transportation: Obstacles include the high cost of gas, access to a safe vehicle, age, health, mobility, work, and other factors.
The Rescue Ranch Alter Assistance Program overcomes all of these challenges by obtaining low-cost appointments and offering free transportation to and from the clinic.
Due to our restricted funding, pet owners are responsible for vet costs. If cost is a barrier to getting your pet spay/neutered, please speak to our RRAAP volunteer and we will do our best to work with you.
For more information about RRAAP
- Call the RRAAP volunteer line: 530-859-0139 ( 24 hrs/leave a message)
- Click on a date and fill out the online form
Donate To RRAAP
RRAAP is funded entirely by donations. Pet owners are responsible for covering vet costs, but Rescue Ranch doesn't charge anything for transport or administration. When possible, we also work with pet owners who may need to make alternative payment arrangements.
To help the dogs in your community and prevent overpopulation, please support our Rescue Ranch Alter Assistance fund.
