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Low-Cost Spay/Neutering Programs
LOW COST SPAY and NEUTURING
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The Friends of the Attleboro Animal Shelter (FAAS) in conjunction with the Animal Rescue League (ARL) of Boston, Spay Waggin’, are sponsoring a low cost Spay/Neuter Clinic for cats on July 1st on the shelter grounds. For the low cost of $100.00 you can have your cat receive a physical exam, rabies vaccine, distemper vaccine, flea and ear mite treatment (if necessary), de-wormer (if necessary) and nail trim, as well as being spayed (females) or neutered (male).
Cats need to be between the ages of two months and five years. If you are interested in scheduling an appointment or for more information please call Ellaina Knight, FAAS Feline Care Coordinator at 774-226-1615. Space is limited so please call as soon as you can.
Low-Cost Program for Dogs
At this time, FAAS does not have a low-cost spay/neuter program for dogs; however,
Friends of Animals does.
We encourage you to visit their website for more information and to obtain a list of local veterinarians
who participate in their program.
Low-Cost Program for Cats
Cat overpopulation is a big problem in the Attleboro community. Cats that
are let out, and aren't spayed or neutered will do what cats do: mate. And
so begins the problems with homeless cats: overpopulation, sickness, and unwanted
feral colonies.
Since the City of Attleboro does not have an
ordinance on cats, Attleboro Animal Control is NOT obligated to pick up or care for cats. And in the
event that they do, unless FAAS has foster homes or space at the shelter,
the cats most likely end up being euthanized. This is not the cat's problem,
it's a human problem!
Spaying or neutering your cat minimizes additions to the homeless cat population. To this end, FAAS offers low-cost spay/neutering services to Attleboro residents. Here's how it works:
• Contact FAAS for a Low Cost Spay/Neuter Voucher at 508-761-5617.
• Come to the Animal Shelter on Pond Street N. Pick up your voucher.
• The cost is $75, payable by Money Order, and does not include pre- or post-operative
care for the cat. (This will be explained in more detail when you pick up your voucher.
• Up to date Rabies vaccine is required, or can be added for an
additional $15.
• We will schedule an appointment for you with our Shelter Vet - Central Ave
Veterinary Clinic. All surgeries are done on Fridays, drop off is between
8am and 9:30am, NO food or water from midnight the night before
• Get a BIG THANK YOU from FAAS for being part of the solution to over population!
Learn more about Feral Cats - one consequence of cat overpopulation