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Wednesday, 06 August 2008 |
Stevens County Cat Care sets new record for most spay and neuters in less than seven hours
BY DANI BULL
S-E Staff Reporter
Five veterinarians, with the help of 35 volunteers accomplished the almost impossible at the Stevens County Cat Care’s clinic. In less than seven hours 170 cats were spayed or neutered last Sunday in a record setting one day clinic.
“As far as we know this is the biggest spay/neuter clinic in Washington,” said Linda Spurlin with Stevens County Cat Care.
These MASH type clinics have altered over 1500 cats over the last two years in the area. With the help of grants and donations the clinics have given cat owners the opportunity to alter their pet for only $6 for neuters and $12 for spaying.
“This is what happens when a handful of middle aged housewives organize, believe and unite for a common goal,” explained Spurlin.
“This is a great program, the idea now is to pass it forward and teach others,” said Sue Anderson with Petsavers from Spokane.
Petsavers has helped with tech volunteers and teaching SCCC how to hold the clinics. Because the program has had such great success, volunteers from other communities are learning from SCCC on how to start their own clinics.
Elizabeth Camp from Odessa, Washington was on hand to learn the ropes last week and hopes to hold their own clinic soon.
Volunteers also give each cat three way vaccinations, check and treat for ear mites and ringworm and give each cat a thorough checkup.
There will be another clinic later in August. To register a feline for the clinic call 935-MEOW.
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 13 August 2008 )
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