Residents can now bring in free-roaming dogs and cats for spaying and neutering under a new program of the Guam Department of Agriculture’s Division of Animal Health that seeks to help reduce the island’s stray animal population.

No donation is required, but contributions of $50 to $100 are encouraged to help sustain and expand the Division of Animal Health’s Spay and Neuter Island Pets, SNIP, Clinic Tag/Tip Program.

This groundbreaking SNIP Tag/Tip Program is designed to reduce Guam’s free-roaming dog and cat populations through accessible, community-based sterilization services, Agriculture said in a release.

These animals are a significant source of unwanted litters, fueling Guam’s stray animal overpopulation problem, Agriculture said.

Schedule an appointment now

• Spay or neuter surgery
• Ear tag for dogs and ear tip for cats
• Microchip for permanent identification
• Standard vaccinations
• Rabies vaccination (12+ weeks)

Visit snipclinicguam.com or call (671) 988-8421.

The Guam government has launched its first coordinated effort to address the island’s large population of free-roaming dogs, often called “boonie dogs.”

The Dog Population Management Task Force brings together government agencies, nonprofits, and community partners to find humane, data-driven solutions to this long-standing issue.

Efforts include surveys, legislation for trap-neuter-return programs, and officer training for humane enforcement of animal welfare laws.

“This marks a shift from reactive to proactive strategies,” said territorial veterinarian Dr. Mariana Turner. “Together, we can build a safer and more compassionate island for people and animals alike.”