https://petsaliveindiana.org/blog/ Low-Cost Spay & Neuter Clinic — guides and true stories from our Bloomington clinic. en-us https://petsaliveindiana.org/blog/spay-neuter-cost-guide/ https://petsaliveindiana.org/blog/spay-neuter-cost-guide/ Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Real 2026 prices for spaying and neutering cats and dogs — what's included, why costs vary so much, and how Pets Alive keeps it affordable. https://petsaliveindiana.org/blog/a-day-inside-pets-alive/ https://petsaliveindiana.org/blog/a-day-inside-pets-alive/ Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Our Executive Director wrote an editorial feature about the people behind the clinic — the quiet moments, the team, and the partners who make the mission possible. Step inside. https://petsaliveindiana.org/blog/ray-j-came-home/ https://petsaliveindiana.org/blog/ray-j-came-home/ Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT The true story of Ray J, the orange tabby who escaped his carrier before his appointment, spent a month in the woods behind our clinic, and came home anyway. https://petsaliveindiana.org/blog/best-age-to-spay-or-neuter/ https://petsaliveindiana.org/blog/best-age-to-spay-or-neuter/ Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT When should your kitten, puppy, cat, or dog be spayed or neutered? A plain-English age guide — and why it's almost never too late. https://petsaliveindiana.org/blog/low-cost-pet-care-resources-bloomington/ https://petsaliveindiana.org/blog/low-cost-pet-care-resources-bloomington/ Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT A guide to affordable pet care in Bloomington and Monroe County — vaccines, food assistance, emergency help, microchipping, and more. Updated March 2026. https://petsaliveindiana.org/blog/five-myths-about-spaying-neutering/ https://petsaliveindiana.org/blog/five-myths-about-spaying-neutering/ Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Think spaying or neutering will change your pet's personality or cost too much? We break down five common myths and what the evidence shows. https://petsaliveindiana.org/blog/preparing-your-pet-for-surgery/ https://petsaliveindiana.org/blog/preparing-your-pet-for-surgery/ Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT A practical pre-surgery checklist for pet owners: what to do the night before, what to bring on the day of, and what to expect at drop-off. https://petsaliveindiana.org/blog/why-we-charge-less/ https://petsaliveindiana.org/blog/why-we-charge-less/ Sat, 14 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Learn how Pets Alive Indiana performs safe, high-quality spay and neuter surgery for a fraction of the typical cost. Our nonprofit model explained. https://petsaliveindiana.org/blog/post-surgery-care-guide/ https://petsaliveindiana.org/blog/post-surgery-care-guide/ Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Complete aftercare guide for your pet's spay or neuter surgery. Recovery timeline, warning signs, medication tips, and when to call the vet. https://petsaliveindiana.org/blog/tnr-bloomington-guide/ https://petsaliveindiana.org/blog/tnr-bloomington-guide/ Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT How Trap-Neuter-Return works in Bloomington and Monroe County, Indiana. Colony management tips, scheduling with Pets Alive, and local resources. https://petsaliveindiana.org/blog/welcome-autumn-allor/ https://petsaliveindiana.org/blog/welcome-autumn-allor/ Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Meet Autumn Allor, the newest addition to the Pets Alive Indiana team, bringing passion and expertise to our low-cost spay and neuter clinic. https://petsaliveindiana.org/blog/why-spay-neuter/ https://petsaliveindiana.org/blog/why-spay-neuter/ Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Everything you need to know about spaying and neutering your pet — health benefits, behavioral improvements, cost savings, and community impact. https://petsaliveindiana.org/blog/welcome/ https://petsaliveindiana.org/blog/welcome/ Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Pets Alive Indiana launches its new website to better serve pet owners in Bloomington and beyond with affordable spay and neuter services.