What are exam and spay/neuter prices?

Exams are $50. Dog spays run $222–$318; neuters $196–$258. Cat spays are $166; neuters $125. Microchips are $50.

Do they treat urgent conditions like parvo?

Yes. Their website lists outpatient parvo treatment as a service.

Can I adopt a foster-to-adopt dog?

Yes. One recent review describes adopting a dog after a foster period with the clinic managing post-surgical care.

True Companions Animal Shelter & Clinic

Updated 2026-07-10 · 1,287 reviewed · 184 listed · Scored from 669 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.2(669) 72 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified Publishes prices

General Veterinary CareLow-Cost & Vaccine Clinics

Services: General Veterinary Care, Low-Cost & Vaccine Clinics
Reviews: 669

What recent reviews say

Adopters and donors praise the clinic's no-kill mission, clean facilities, and kind staff who guide families through the adoption process. But recent reviews highlight frustrating gaps: vets who misread test results and hung up on clients, staff who were rude when correcting records, and adoptions of dogs later found to be behaviorally unsound. The best experiences often involve the shelter side; veterinary care feels unstable since a staff transition.

Praised for

compassionate staff and volunteers
clean, modern facilities
affordable veterinary care
no-kill shelter mission
smooth adoption process

Watch-outs

poor communication and record-keeping
rude veterinarians
misdiagnosis and medical errors
inconsistent care quality after staff changes

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Best for: Adopters seeking a no-kill shelter with integrated vet care and low-cost vaccination clinics.

Think twice if: Your pet needs continuity with a single veterinarian. Recent reviews document diagnostic errors, rude interactions, and staff turnover that disrupted patient relationships.

Strengths

integrated shelter-and-clinic model
commitment to special-needs animal care
transparent, low-cost pricing
foster-to-adopt program available

Worth knowing

Staff named: Christine (cat shelter), Savannah (adoption), Liz (post-op follow-up)
Recent veterinarians named in complaints: O'Brien, Malone, Cox
Clinic offers parvovirus treatment, dental work on intake animals, special-needs placements
One adopter reported behavioral issues with adopted dog requiring external behaviorist intervention
Post-operative care praised for a dog recovering from bilateral knee surgery

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care: Adoption and initial intake praised; post-op care solid; but diagnostic errors, rude bedside manner, and staff transitions undermined trust.
Low-Cost & Vaccine Clinics: Prices competitive; one reviewer noted affordable check-ups. No specific complaints about vaccination visits in recent reviews.

How it compares

Rated 4.2 against a 4.58 average across the 170 general veterinary care businesses listed here.
Has more Google reviews than 81% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method

Star rating 48

Review volume 100

Review recency 100

Review sentiment 50

Profile completeness 100

Verification 30

Rating breakdown

485

Common questions

What are exam and spay/neuter prices?: Exams are $50. Dog spays run $222–$318; neuters $196–$258. Cat spays are $166; neuters $125. Microchips are $50.
Do they treat urgent conditions like parvo?: Yes. Their website lists outpatient parvo treatment as a service.
Can I adopt a foster-to-adopt dog?: Yes. One recent review describes adopting a dog after a foster period with the clinic managing post-surgical care.

Contact

Phone: +1720-726-4552
Website: https://truecompanions.org/
Address: 958 Inca St, Denver, CO 80204

Last verified 2026-07-10

Opening hours

Monday: 09:30-16:30
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 09:30-16:30
Thursday: 09:30-16:30
Friday: 09:30-16:30
Saturday: 09:30-16:30
Sunday: 09:30-16:30

As listed on Google.

From their website

Services listed

ExamsSpay and neuterVaccinationsLaser therapyOutpatient parvo treatmentMicrochipBloodworkDeworming

Published prices

Exams: $50.00
Dog neuter: $196 - $258
Dog spay: $222 - $318
Cat neuter: $125
Cat spay: $166
Presurgical exam: $50

As published by the business on its own website; not independently verified.

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