Low-Cost Spay & Neuter for Martin County Pet Owners
Affordable surgery at Pets Alive Indiana, just 55 minutes from Shoals via US 50 East to SR 37 North
Martin County is home to Crane Naval Surface Warfare Center, one of the largest naval installations in the United States, and to small, self-reliant communities in Shoals and Loogootee that have long valued practical solutions over expensive ones. When it comes to pet care, affordable spay and neuter surgery has not historically been easy to find locally — which is why families from Martin County regularly make the 55-minute drive east on US 50 to SR 37 North to reach Pets Alive Indiana in Bloomington. At $90 for cats and $130 for dogs, with no income verification and no residency requirement, we are exactly the resource this community has been looking for.
Since 2005, Pets Alive Indiana has performed more than 230,000 spay and neuter surgeries for Indiana families. What started as a response to a genuine crisis — millions of animals being euthanized annually in shelters across the country because owners could not afford basic reproductive surgery — has grown into one of the most trusted low-cost clinics in the Midwest. Our 4.8-star Google rating is built on two decades of clients who made the drive from counties across southern Indiana and found care that exceeded their expectations. Military families stationed at Crane, longtime Shoals and Loogootee residents, and everyone in between has been welcome from day one.
The route from Shoals is US 50 East to Bedford, where you pick up SR 37 North for the final stretch into Bloomington. It is a manageable drive through the limestone belt of southern Indiana, with Bedford as a natural midpoint. Loogootee sits a bit west of Shoals but follows the same general corridor. Crane employees coming from the base can connect to US 50 and make the trip efficiently. We recommend an early morning drop-off, and many Martin County families find that having most of the afternoon free in Bloomington — or simply making two quick trips — makes the day work well.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
About 55 minutes via US 50 East to Bedford, then SR 37 North into Bloomington. The route passes through the White River valley and the limestone terrain of Lawrence County before arriving in Monroe County. Loogootee residents follow a similar path heading east on US 50. The drive is straightforward once you are on US 50.
No. Pets Alive Indiana serves pet owners from across the state. There are no residency requirements and no income verification. Everyone is welcome, whether you live in Shoals, Loogootee, near the Crane base, or anywhere else in Martin County.
Our standard pricing — $90 for cats and $130 for dogs — is already as low as we can make it while sustaining our nonprofit operations. We do not offer separate military discount tiers because our prices are already significantly below the market rate available anywhere in the region. All Crane personnel and their families are warmly welcome to book through our standard scheduling process, no military ID or special code required.
Early spay and neuter, sometimes called pediatric spay/neuter, is safe and well-supported by veterinary research when performed on appropriately sized animals. We recommend that kittens and puppies be at least 8 weeks old and weigh at least 2 pounds before surgery. Younger or lighter animals are at higher risk from anesthesia, so we wait until they meet those minimums. If you have a litter and are not sure if they are ready, give us a call and we can help you figure out the right timing.
Bring your pet in a secure carrier (cats) or on a leash (dogs), proof of current rabies vaccination if you have it, and payment for the surgery. Cash, debit, and credit cards are accepted. Your pet should not have eaten food since the night before — fasting is important for anesthesia safety. If this is your first visit, arriving a few minutes early will give you time to complete the brief intake paperwork without feeling rushed.
Bloomington has a lot to offer while you wait. The downtown square is about 10 minutes from our clinic and has coffee shops, restaurants, and local stores. Lake Monroe — Indiana's largest reservoir — is just south of Bloomington and a popular spot for a morning walk. If you would rather not stay in Bloomington, many Martin County families opt to make two short trips, dropping off in the morning and returning for pickup in the afternoon. The drive is the same either way.