Low-Cost Spay & Neuter for Brown County Pet Owners
Affordable surgery at Pets Alive Indiana, just 20 minutes from Nashville via SR 46 East
Brown County draws people who value a quieter life — artists, back-to-the-landers, families who chose Nashville or Bean Blossom or Gnaw Bone for exactly the kind of community that forms around rolling hills and handmade things. It's a county where dogs roam sprawling properties and cats find their way into barns, studios, and front porches. Keeping those animals healthy matters, and that starts with spay and neuter surgery. Pets Alive Indiana is just 20 minutes away on SR 46 East — a scenic, straightforward drive into Bloomington that most Brown County residents already know well.
We've been doing this work since 2005, and our more than 230,000 completed surgeries reflect a nonprofit built specifically for communities like yours — places where full-service veterinary care can cost more than many families can absorb. Cats are $90, dogs are $130, and there are no income limits or county residency requirements to qualify. Pet owners from Nashville, Bean Blossom, and out in Gnaw Bone all show up at our clinic at 2444 S Walnut Street, and they consistently leave satisfied — we hold a 4.8-star rating on Google across more than 20 years of service.
Brown County's rural character means that when something comes up with a pet, the options aren't always close or affordable. Pets Alive was built to fill exactly that gap. Drop-off is at 8:00 AM and your pet is home the same day. Book online at any hour or call us during clinic hours Monday through Thursday.
Compare Our Pricing
See how much you save at Pets Alive Indiana versus a typical veterinary clinic.
Cat Spay/Neuter
Typical vet: $300–$500
$90 at Pets Alive
Dog Spay/Neuter
Typical vet: $400–$600
$130 at Pets Alive
TNR Package
Feral & community cats
$60 at Pets Alive
How It Works
Four simple steps from scheduling to bringing your pet home.
Get Your Confirmation
You'll receive a confirmation email with pre-surgery instructions, including fasting requirements.
Drop Off at 8:00 AM
Bring your pet to our clinic at 2444 S Walnut Street, Bloomington. Our team takes it from there.
Pick Up Same Day
Your pet goes home the same day with aftercare instructions and our team available for follow-up questions.
Ready to Schedule?
Book your pet's surgery online in just a few minutes. No income proof or residency requirements.
Or call us: (812) 349-1349 · Mon-Thu: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions
From Nashville, Indiana, Pets Alive Indiana is roughly 20 minutes west on SR 46 East — though from your direction, you'll be heading east-to-west on that route toward Bloomington. Follow SR 46 directly into the city; our clinic is at 2444 S Walnut Street. There's no highway merge or confusing interchange — it's a direct two-lane route through some of Indiana's prettiest countryside, and most Nashville residents make it easily as a same-morning trip.
Absolutely. Pet owners from Bean Blossom and the more rural parts of Brown County regularly make the trip to Pets Alive Indiana, and when you compare a $90 cat surgery or a $130 dog surgery against the $300–$500 and up that a full-service clinic might charge, the 30-minute drive pays for itself many times over. You drop off at 8:00 AM and can run errands in Bloomington before picking up your pet the same afternoon.
Yes — our TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) package is $60 per feral or community cat, which is specifically designed for outdoor, barn, and colony cats that won't be handled as a house pet. Brown County has a significant feral cat population, and TNR is the most effective, humane way to manage it. Bring your trapped cat in the trap itself; our team is experienced in handling cats that aren't socialized.
None at all. Pets Alive Indiana has never required income verification or proof of residency in any particular county. Our low prices aren't a subsidy program with eligibility rules — they're just our prices, set deliberately so that any family in south-central Indiana, including all of Brown County, can afford to do right by their pet.
The most important rule is no food after midnight the night before your pet's surgery — fasting is required for safe anesthesia. Small amounts of water are fine until you leave for the clinic in the morning. Bring your pet in a secure carrier (cats) or on a leash (dogs), along with proof of a current rabies vaccine. If you're unsure about the vaccine, we can administer one at the appointment for an additional fee. We'll send you a full prep checklist when you confirm your booking.
Yes, many Brown County pet owners bring two or more animals on the same day, which makes the drive especially worthwhile. Each pet needs its own booking slot, so go through the scheduling process once per animal. If you have questions about coordinating multiple pets, call us at (812) 349-1349 and we'll walk you through it.