2012 Press Release
Sacramento Area Animal Coalition
P.O. Box 161043
• Sacramento, CA 95816 •
www.sacanimal.org
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Pet Owners Can Save 90% on Vital Surgery for Dogs and Cats
Starting January 21, Sacramento and Yolo County Residents Can Apply to Receive Spay/Neuter Surgery for Pets at a Fraction of the Typical Price as Part of “Spay Day Sacramento”
SACRAMENTO, CA (January 16, 2012) – Beginning Saturday, January 21, pet owners can apply to have their pets spayed or neutered for just $15/cat and $20/dog as part of “Spay Day Sacramento,” saving 90 percent or more on this routine but important veterinary procedure.
Qualified pet owners can apply for a Spay Day appointment online starting on Saturday, January 21 by visiting www.sacanimal.org.
Most of the approximately 500 appointments available will be for pet cats, and for some pet dogs weighing 25 pounds or less.
WHAT: Sacramento and Yolo County residents who receive public assistance and/or have an annual household income of $35,000 or less can have up to two pets (cats and dogs only) spayed or neutered at participating veterinary clinics and animal shelters on February 26, 2012 as part of Spay Day Sacramento. Proof of income will be required. A cash payment of $15/cat and $20/ dog will be required the day of the appointment.
Each animal will receive about $250 worth of services, including spay/neuter surgery, permanent microchip identification and registration, vaccinations, and Advantage flea preventive.
WHEN: On Saturday, January 21, the Spay Day online appointment application opens. Applications for appointments will not be accepted by telephone. People without Internet access are encouraged to visit the nearest public library to apply. Apply at www.sacanimal.org.
WHY: Spaying or neutering dogs and cats leads to better health and improved behavior and reduces the number of animals entering area shelters. The price of $15/cat and $20/dog represents a huge savings for pet owners.
Spay Day Sacramento is organized by the Sacramento Area Animal Coalition (SAAC), a nonprofit organization committed to eliminating pet overpopulation in the Sacramento area. SAAC has provided spay/neuter surgeries to more than 7,000 dogs and cats since 2000 through Spay Day Sacramento.
Major support for Spay Day Sacramento 2012 is provided by Boehringer Ingelheim, Born Free USA, The Humane Society of the United States, RedRover, Sacramento County Animal Care and Regulation, Sacramento SPCA, Teaching Everyone Animals Matter, Yolo County SPCA, and Yolo County Supervisor Don Saylor.
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