Too Many Companion Animal Friends, Not Enough Homes!
Pets that are not spayed or neutered can add to the severe pet overpopulation problem when they are allowed to breed. Finger Lakes SPCA wants to help put an end to pet overpopulation.
PROJECT CATNIP (spay/neuter assistance for cats)
Catnip is a public service program that helps to reduce feline overpopulation in our area by preventing births thus reducing the number of unwanted and uncared for cats in our area. People of our community benefit from this program as well because the sterilization of a pet eliminates many health issues as well as unwanted behaviors associated with reproduction. Furthermore, spaying/neutering is humane and saves our community dollars. It is far more costly to round up, care for and euthanize the offspring of these animals. The Finger Lakes SPCA works hard to help our animal friends in need and knows Spay and Neuter Programs are essential to the humane elimination of this tragic and costly problem.
2011 Program Details & Dates…
Low income and multi-cat households (or multi-cat caretakers) can participate in "Catnip"
Cats must be four months old (approximately four pounds) & healthy to participate... Cat returns home on the same day as the surgery.
Males (neuter w/ "free" rabies shot) - $35.00
Females (spay w/ "free" rabies shot) - $50.00
In special situations, whereby even the above sterilization fees are considered a hardship, the surgery may be made available at a further reduced rate or even "free" (for qualifying families) - thanks to the kindness of a donor.
Catnip Calendar:
April 16th & 17th
May 21st & 22nd
June 18th & 19th
July 16th & 17th
August 20th & 21st
September 17th & 18th
October 15th & 16th
PLEASE NOTE: ALL DATES ARE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
Anyone interested in general spay/neuter information or having his or her cat spayed/neutered through this program should call the Shelter (776-3039) and ask about Project Catnip.
"Number of cats and dogs entering shelters each year: 6-8 million
Number of cats and dogs euthanized by shelters each year: 3-4 million ... [more]"