Press Release

 

Cat Nip/Tuck Day II

Saturday, September 6, 2008

Local Agencies Providing $10 Spay/Neuter Surgeries

For Low-Income Cat Owners

  

Urbana, IL – Members of the Central Illinois Animal Welfare Coalition are holding the second low-cost feline spay/neuter clinic of the year on Saturday, September 6, 2008, in Urbana.  With the help of veterinarians who have agreed to volunteer their time, and at least 80 additional volunteers, organizers hope to render another 200 area cats incapable of reproduction.

The one-day clinic is being held at two locations simultaneously:  the Champaign County Humane Society and the Champaign County Animal Services Facility.  While organizers have been busy booking appointments for the past two weeks, slots are still available and all low-income owners of unaltered cats are encouraged to call for an appointment.  According to Champaign County Humane Society Shelter Manager, Kate Meghji, “it’s never the wrong time of year to have your cat spayed or neutered.  Because female cats can have multiple litters per year, it’s not safe to assume that because it’s September the surgery can be put off until the Spring.” 

Appointments are required and may be made by calling 217-344-PAWS, ext. 18.  In addition to the surgery, the $10.00 fee will cover flea treatment, micro-chipping, vaccines, and County Rabies registration. 

Animal welfare agencies in Champaign and Douglas Counties struggle to care and find homes for hundreds of homeless cats and kittens every year.  The Central Illinois Animal Welfare Coalition includes representatives from humane societies, animal rescue groups, animal care and control facilities, humane education organizations, veterinarians and other leaders in the companion animal field.  Through the collaboration and the pooling of resources, the Coalition hopes to more effectively address the needs of the community and its pet population.  The coalition primarily serves Champaign and Douglas Counties.

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