Spay, Neuter Financial Assistance Available For Escambia Residents

February 1, 2011

Throughout the month of February, Concerned Citizens for Animal Welfare, a local animal welfare organization, will celebrate and sponsor the 17th annual Spay Day at the Escambia County Animal Shelter, 200 West Fairfield Drive.

They will pay for half the cost of the surgery and hope to see 100 animals spayed or neutered for eligible low income pet owners during “Spay and Neuter Month”. The event will be Tuesday through Sunday from noon until 6.p.m. for the entire month of February.

“We’ve sponsored spay and neuter programs since 1988,” said Dorothy Kiser of Concerned Citizens for Animal Welfare. “It’s very important that we do everything possible to reduce the number of unwanted animals being born.”

The spay and neuter assistance program is available to qualified citizens year-round. Providing these services at half price during Spay and Neuter Month benefits not only the low income pet owner, but also all residents of Escambia County, according to organizers. It focuses on the need to have your pets spayed and neutered and that these services are available. These services will be open to low-income pet owners on a first come, first serve basis. The animal must have proof of a rabies vaccination before the surgery.

For information on low cost spay and neuter services, or to find out if you qualify, call the Escambia County Animal Shelter at (850) 595-3075 or visit the shelter, from noon to 6 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday. For more information on Escambia County Animal services, visit www.myescambia.com

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under News