Two new Spay/Neuter Assistance programs are now being offered by the City of St. John’s for cat owners:
In efforts to help control the cat overpopulation and as a community service
Avalon Animal Hospital is offering one day of COMPLIMENTARY MALE CAT NEUTERS for residents of St. John’s who have been unable to afford this service. All cats will be tested for Feline Leukemia/FIV as a part of a province wide study being performed by the Department of Natural Resources and Memorial University.
Applications can be obtained at:
Humane Services
81 Higgins Line
St. John’s, NL
or online at www.stjohns.ca
Applicants must be residents of St. John’s.
Limited number of surgeries available.
Only those approved will be contacted.
This program is administered and in co-operation with the City of St. John’s.
And, this too:
GET OUT OF THE HEAT!
City of St. John’s Presents
Subsidized cat spay/neuter program for residents of St. John’s needing financial assistance
GET YOUR CAT SPAYED OR NEUTERED FOR $65 (Includes a Cat Tag)
You are eligible for assistance if you meet one of the following criteria:
- combined family net income of $25,000 or less
- single parent with a net income of $25,000 or less
- single and have a net income of $15,000 or less
- senior receiving income assistance
You must show proof of financial need with the following:
- proof of identification which shows you reside in St. John’s.
- proof of income (copy of 2008 income tax assessment)
Applications for assistance can be obtained at:
- Access St. John’s, City Hall
- Humane Services, 81 Higgins Line
- Online at www.stjohns.ca
Spay and neuter now to control the pet population & for your pets health and well being. Spaying and Neutering can reduced medical and behavioural problems
This program would not be possible without the support of the following veterinary clinics:
- St. John’s Veterinary Hospital
- Sunrise Animal Hospital
- Terra Nova Veterinary Hospital
- Topsail Road Vet
- Torbay Road Vet
A short news clip from VOCM can be found here.
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