The PALS (Prevent Another Litter Subsidy) program is offered by the Edmonton Humane Society (EHS) to reduce our community’s homeless pet population by assisting people who do not have the financial ability to spay or neuter their animals. Citizens of Edmonton and surrounding communities with low income can apply to have their dog(s) and/or cat(s) spayed/neutered through PALS, and pay only the administration fee.
Help Prevent Another Litter
Each year we assisting thousands of animals and pet guardians in reducing homeless animals and unwanted litters.
This program is accessible for low-income people living in Edmonton and surrounding communities who have a cat or dog between the ages of 4 months to 6 years, that are healthy and that need to be spayed/neutered. A limited number of appointments are available each month, once full, bookings close until the second Monday of next month, when they will reopen. If appointments are full, please bookmark this page and check back the next month.
To access this program please see the steps below and click on the Frequently Asked Questions links for more information.
STEP 1: Obtain Your Proof of Low-Income
- Proof of income is required based on the Canadian Low Income thresholds available here, and must show your full name.
- This includes any government-issued paperwork stating your yearly household income, such as:
- AISH card
- Tax Notice of Assessment
- Social Assistance Statements
- This includes any government-issued paperwork stating your yearly household income, such as:
We cannot accept paystubs or bank statements


STEP 2: Confirm Your Payment
- Payment is required when you apply and does not guarantee your appointment
- Payment is processed through Pay-pal online
- Fees are:
- $25 for each Cat
- $50 for each Dog
- You will receive a full refund if your application is not approved
STEP 3: Submit Your Application
Once you have have your proof of income and are ready to process payment, fill out the applications form available on this page
Before you apply, please be aware that…
- The application process can take up to 14 days
- If approved, appointments are typically booked 4 to 6 months in advance so there may be a considerable wait time between your approval and your appointment.
- If your pet is in heat:
- You must advise us during your application. For the safety of the animal we may need to adjust your booking time.
- If your pet is 6 years or older:
- Applications are approved on a case-by-case basis and animals over 7 years of age cannot be accepted for this program.
STEP 4: Await Confirmation
Completed applications are reviewed within 14 days. If approved, we will contact you to book an appointment. If not approved, you will receive a notice your application was not successful and a full refund of your payment.
PLEASE NOTE: If you don’t get a confirmation email within 24 hours, your application did not complete and you will need to reapply. This most often happens because of missing or incomplete payment.
Applications for the 2023 PALS program are now available
The application portal opens on the second Monday of each month to fill available appointment. Once full the application portal will be closed and reopened again the following month for you to apply. Please bookmark this page and check back on the second Monday of the month if appointments are full.
Note: Applying for an appointment does not guarantee your booking. Please mark EHS as a trusted sender and watch your email for more information to come regarding your application.
Frequently Asked Questions (click to expand each answer)
Why spay and neuter your pets?
- Prevent unwanted litters and reduce pet overpopulation
- Reduces unwanted behaviours such as roaming, spraying, mounting, persistent barking or meowing
- Decreases the likelihood of fight-related injuries
- May increase life span of pet
- Reduces risks of medical problems, such as certain types of cancer
Each year, unplanned and unwanted litters create millions of homeless pets. Spaying and neutering is one of the steps we can take to get at the root of pet overpopulation, preventing unwanted litters and reducing the number of homeless pets.
Did you know?
Cats can give birth to three litters a year, with litters ranging in size from 6-12 kittens. Dogs can give birth to two or three litters a year, with litters ranging in size from 5-15 puppies depending on the size of the dog. Over five years, the impact of spaying or neutering just one cat or dog could prevent approximately 248,832 unplanned puppies or kittens in the Edmonton area [1].
Funding from PetSmart Charities of Canada and the City of Edmonton help to make this program possible!
