Two dogs interacting indoors with a person.
Three kittens, one black and white and two orange, are feeding from a small blue and white striped dish on a beige carpet.

About 


Anaconda Spay and Neuter began when Mary Johnston and Paula Arneson organized the first local spay and neuter clinic in the fall of 2024. There hadn’t been a free clinic in Deer Lodge County since since 2017! Anaconda Spay and Neuter partnered with Helena’s Spay Montana program, the local American Legion and dozens of local volunteers. Since that first clinic in 2024, hundreds of dogs and cats have been spayed, neutered, vaccinated and microchipped for free or very low-cost.

Funding for the clinics comes from fundraising efforts, grants, donations and support from local businesses. Each clinic’s costs are in excess of $10,000.

Anaconda Spay and Neuter is now a recognized 501(c)(3) organization and continues to develop and plan for the future!

Our Mission

To provide free or low-cost spay and neuter services to the pet owners of Deer Lodge County.

Future Goals

Address the spay and neuter needs of Deer Lodge County’s feral cat population and continue expanding free clinics to surrounding counties.

FAQs

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