§ 29-03 Eligibility Requirements.
RCNY § 29-03
(a)Service providers. The Department may enter into contracts with or award grants or otherwise reimburse for spay and neuter services New York City animal shelters or animal protective associations, and to the extent that funds are or become available, to private veterinarians practicing in New York City, for the purpose of providing free or low cost spay/neuter services. Service providers receiving such contracts or grants shall provide free or low cost spay/neuter services to eligible persons, including, but not limited to, persons receiving Medicaid or other government subsidized health insurance, Medicare, Social Security, Social Security Disability, other disability benefits, food stamps, public assistance; seniors and disabled persons holding reduced fare MetroCards; and residents of public housing or recipients of Section 8 or successor federal housing program subsidies or vouchers.
(b)Owners. To receive spay/neuter services for their dogs or cats, owners of animals shall be residents of New York City, and shall submit proof to the provider of spay/neuter services to demonstrate the owners' eligibility for free or low cost spay/neuter services. Such proof may include, but shall not be limited to originals or copies of documents showing that the owner is a recipient or beneficiary of a program providing a subsidy or benefit listed in subdivision (a) of this section. An owner with a complaint about services provided or denied pursuant to a contract authorized by this Chapter may contact the Department via 311.
