Applications for The City of Cornwall Subsidized Spay/Neuter Program are now available. Please see below for information regarding the new application process.

The Subsidized Spay Neuter Program will assist residents in fixing their cats, and help control the cat population in Cornwall. The program will support low-income households in fixing pets over six months of age or under eight years of age.

Residents of Cornwall can apply for up to five cats to be fixed during annual clinics.

The New Process:

  1. Residents fill out the application form,

In person registrations will be completed at the Cornwall Civic Complex – 100 Water Street E, Cornwall, ONT – SALON C

March 21st, 2023 and March 22nd, 2023 from 9:00am until 4:00pm

March 30th, 2023 and March 31st, 2023 from 9:00am until 4:00pm

Applications will be accepted until all spots are filled. Residents are encouraged to apply early, as applications will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis.

*Please do not bring your cat during the in-person registration.

Eligibility Requirements:

Any person who is a current permanent resident of Cornwall for at least one year and whose total household income falls under Statistics Canada’s Low-Income Measures (LIM) may apply for SSNP. Below is a chart that outlines LIM’s maximum acceptable income levels per household based on the number of people in the immediate family.

Low-Income Measures
Size of Family Unit 1 2 3 4 5 6 7+
Total Household Income Less than $27,000 $27,000 to $37,600

$37,600

to
$46,100		 $46,100 to
$53,200

$53,200 to $59,500

$59,500

to

$65,100

$65,100

to

$70,300

DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS

  • Identification for all adult members
  • Income Verification Requirement: You must submit a COPY of your 2021 Notice of Assessment from Canada Revenue Agency for yourself and your spouse/partner (if applicable. We do not accept any other document as proof of income. Additional information may be requested to complete the review of your application.
  • Residency Requirement:  SSNP is for permanent residents of Cornwall ONLY. To verify, we require a copy of ONE of the documents listed below that has been issued within the last month and shows the applicant’s name and current address.

                                      * Telephone or cable bill   * Cornwall Electric / Enbridge bill   * City of Cornwall bill

The Subsidized Spay Neuter Program is expected to be offered five years in a row. The program was first offered in 2020.

To read the City of Cornwall’s Animal Control By-law, please click here.

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