Free Spay/Neuter Program Now Available To Escambia Residents

March 2, 2013

A free spay/neuter program is now available for Escambia County residents who meet income guidelines.

The free program is available to Escambia County residents with a household income of $35,000 per year or less through a local animal group, Pet Come Home, Inc., and the Escambia County Low-cost Spay/Neuter program.

Pet Come Home, Inc. was awarded a $25,000 grant through the Florida Animal Friends license plate grant program to fund this program, which is expected to fund approximately 1,000 surgeries through August 2013. Pet Come Home  has partnered with Emerald Coast Animal Allies, another local animal rescue, to administer the grant.

Those interested in the free spay/neuter program can sign up at one of the Spay Your Pets! Application Stations being held all over the County or at the Escambia County Animal Shelter. Details can be found at www.spayyourpets.org or by calling (850) 780-3223, and choosing option #3.

To participate, applicants need to prove income and residency in Escambia County, FL. Applicants must bring the required proof of residency with them when they apply. All animals are required to have current rabies vaccinations to participate. If the pet does not have the required shots, rabies shots are available for $15 through at the Escambia County Animal Shelter Spay/Neuter Program and can be purchased when the pet in brought in to be spayed or neutered. Every dog and cat in Escambia County must have a rabies vaccination license. Licenses are $11 per pet, or $7 for pet owners that are 60+ years old. The license fees go to support the Spay/Neuter Program.

Applications will be taken at upcoming events:

  • March 9,   1:30-4:00 p.m. – Fran’s Country Grill, 5939 Highway 29 N, Molino, FL. No rabies shots will be offered; do not bring your pet.
  • March 23,  Noon-4:00pm – PetSmart, 6251 Davis Hwy, Pensacola, FL.  Rabies shots will not be available at this location
  • March 24, 2013  12:30 – 2:00 p.m. – Tractor Supply Company, 3 W Nine Mile Rd.. Rabies shots will be available at this location for $13.

Comments

One Response to “Free Spay/Neuter Program Now Available To Escambia Residents”

  1. Susie Carlson on October 27th, 2018 5:17 pm

    I am dealing with a 2 year-old female sort of feral cat.. Very loving 2 me tho… has had a litter ..need 2 get her fixed …
    I am disabled. Please respond…no more kitties

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