San Antonio has come a long way in our struggle to reduce the numbers of homeless animals, but there is still much to do. You can help by having all your companion animals spayed (if female) or neutered (if male). In addition to lowering the population of unwanted and unloved animals, the other advantages described in the graphic above include reduced roaming and increased lifespan. Your veterinarian can perform the surgery or you can look to one of several Spay/Neuter clinics in San Antonio, most of which require appointments. If you live in one of the listed zip codes, you may also qualify for free surgery, while funding is available. For a list of area clinics and qualifying zip codes for free surgery visit San Antonio Animal Care Services.