Low Cost Spay & Neuter Assistance

"Project Catnip"

Project Catnip (our Subsidized Spay/Neuter Program) helps to reduce feline overpopulation in our area by preventing births thus reducing the animal suffering that occurs simply because there are too many domesticated cats and not enough homes to go around.  People of our community benefit from this program as well because the sterilization of a pet eliminates many health issues for their animal friend as well as unwanted behaviors associated with reproduction.  Furthermore, spaying/neutering saves our community dollars.  It is far more costly to round up, care for and euthanize the offspring of these animals.  Spay and Neuter Programs are essential to the humane elimination of this tragic and costly problem.

349 Cats were sterilized through Catnip in  2007. Project Catnip has spayed/neutered 2,088 needy felines since Program inception
 

Cats need to be healthy and at least four months of age or 4 pounds to participate.

Upcoming Spay/Neuter Dates 

April 19-20; May 17-18; June 14-15; July 12-13; Sept 6-7;
Oct 4-5; Nov 1-2 tentative.

By appointment only - please call in advance to schedule.

Currently, there are continuous and immediate openings in the surgery schedule for male cats throughout the year (the neuter surgery with a rabies vaccine can be obtained for only $30.00).  There is some wait time for female cats through this program, but those who have no immediate options for spaying and need assistance should contact the SPCA for future scheduling and alternative assistance information.  The spay surgery with a rabies vaccine can be obtained for only $50.00.  In the case of multiple cats or situations whereby these fees are considered a hardship, the surgery may be made available at a reduced rate or free thanks to the kindness of a donor.  The program is by appointment only.  Interested parties should call today - 776-3039.

Please help us to spread the word about this important program.  This Program is made possible through the support and kindness of our community.    

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.  Anyone who would like to forward a donation in support of this program should mail their check to:  Finger Lakes SPCA, Inc., 7315 State Route 54, Bath, New York. 

Low Cost Spays and Neuters for Pets Owned by People on Public Assistance

The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets administers a program to subsidize the spaying and neutering of dogs and cats.
Through the NYS Animal Population Control Program (APCP), eligible persons may have their animal spayed or neutered for only $20.00.

For eligibility requirements, application vouchers and more information:
Animal Population Control Program
NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets 10B Airline Drive Albany, NY 12235-0001 Or
(888) 669-0870
Application vouchers are available from the Department of Agriculture and Markets on the website at http://www.agmkt.state.ny.us/AI/apc.html

Why Spay or Neuter?

Overpopulation

"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]"

- HSUS Pet Overpopulation Estimates

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Page last updated: 07 May 2008