Orange County Animal Services ‘Spay It Forward’ campaign raising funds for low-income pet owners
Shelter needs public’s help to offer spay, neuter vouchers
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ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Orange County Animal Services is calling on the public to “spay it forward” and help fund spay and neuter vouchers for pet owners who may need financial help.
The Spay It Forward campaign was created last year to help combat pet overpopulation issues within the community. The initiative was grant funded and provided vouchers for eligible low-income pet owners.
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After experiencing last year’s high demand and issuing 524 vouchers, the grant funding ran out. This year, the shelter needs to raise funds to make the program successful. The prices for a spay or neuter procedure can be as low as $50 for cats at low-cost shelters, according to animal services. As for dogs, the surgeries can cost up to several hundred dollars.
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