Earlier this year, the Arizona Humane Society experienced record-setting overcrowding at its shelters across the Valley. When that happens, as it tends to do at different times during the year, the animal welfare agency drops its adoption fees to at or near zero to encourage adoptions.
In addition, the organization added temporary kennels to accommodate the surge in cats and dogs that are available for adoption.
It’s fair to say that record-setting overcrowding sounds like an animal shelter crisis. Before the pandemic, Arizona was ranked right about in the middle of the pack nationally for its “save rate.” At number 18 in the country, Arizona had reduced the number of pets that were euthanized and improved its adoption rate compared to previous years, according to KVOA.
However, whenever capacities at animal shelters reach the point of overcrowding, the topic of spay and neuter is added to the conversation, as is the rising cost of veterinary care. Pet debt is a real challenge pet owners are facing, and sometimes the cost of care is inspiring pet owners to opt out of the care that might be needed.
It’s one of the reasons why Dr. Kelly’s Surgical Unit works the way it does. By specializing in surgical procedures, we’re able to keep costs down for pet owners, especially when compared to a traditional veterinary office. And, by specializing, we’re also better able to fit animals into our schedules, getting dogs and cats the affordable care they need in a timely manner.
Affordable Pet Care In Arizona
Lisa Osbourne is just one Arizona pet owner who noticed our commitment to affordable Arizona pet care.
“I think they are very well organized and compassionate to my animal’s needs,” she said in an online review. “I am so thankful for this place and the services they offer for lower cost! Was much more affordable with quality service!”
One pet owner had to have a litter of kittens fixed, and was able to do so with our affordable pricing and easy, online scheduling. Another complimented our transparent pricing for surgical procedures and said the cost at Dr. Kelly’s Surgical Unit was 50% less than what their veterinarian would have charged.
While pricing helps for those who are hoping to avoid pet debt and do their part to avoid contributing to the pet overpopulation problem in Arizona — by spaying and neutering their animals — it’s also nice to know that the professionals at Dr. Kelly’s truly seem to love their jobs and love the animals they care for.
“We rescued several dogs from a horrible situation and they were in really bad shape. Dr. Kelly’s clinic was not only affordable for spaying and neutering all the dogs but also had so much compassion for their special needs,” Christina Sanders said, in an online review. “The staff was kind and it was obvious that they really loved their jobs.”
If you are in need of affordable spay or neuter for your cat or dog, reach out to our team to schedule an appointment. We’ll answer your questions and check on your “patient” after the procedure to make sure their recovery is going well.
Dr. Kelly’s Surgical Unit is a trusted veterinary team serving the Phoenix, Peoria, East Mesa, Queen Creek, and Tucson metro areas, with accessible locations in each market, offering highly specialized surgery, quality spay and neuter procedures, and accessible dental care for pets. Contact us to learn more about our specialized services or to schedule an appointment.
