Emancipet and Animal Trustees of Austin have announced two new, limited-time low-cost and free spay/neuter opportunities in Austin. We've tracked down the details and highlighted them below.
As you may know from reading this blog, decreasing intake is a critical part (though only part) of bringing a community to no-kill success. While the City of Austin does a deplorable job on keeping animals alive once they've reached the shelter, it does a great job in supporting low-cost spay-neuter programs to decrease shelter intake. Here are two great new programs run by Austin-area non-profits. The second program is funded by the generous donations of Austinites to the City pound's donations fund.
Three cheers for Emancipet and Animal Trustees of Austin for providing these services!
1. Emancipet's "5 Saves Lives!" program:
- For the month of May only, puppies and kittens up to 5 months old will receive spay/neuter surgery for just $5. Schedule your appointment now at Emancipet. Call 512.587.7729 or visit www.empancipet.org. Mention "5 Saves Lives."
- The 5 Saves Lives special is at Emancipet (stationary clinic) only. It is a new effort to highlight the importance of spay/neuter at an early age (preferably between 3 and 5 months old). An appointment is required, so pet owners should call now to book one, and this is good for the entire month of May - all puppies or kittens 3- 5 months old get surgery for $5.
2. Emancipet's and Animal Trustees of Austin's "Summer of Love" cat special:
- Emancipet and Animal Trustees of Austin are providing free cat surgeries for all pet cats. Free Microchip. Free Rabies shot will be provided if there is no proof of current vaccination. Schedule an appointment at Emancipet 587-7729 or Animal Trustees of Austin 450-0111.
- The free cat surgeries are available the first full week of each month in May, June, and July (May 4 - 9, June 1 - 6, and July 6 - 11). The special includes surgery, rabies, and microchip for all cats who come into either clinic those weeks. At Emancipet, the cats will also get a free collar and custom ID tag. Appointments are required and spots are limited, so book early. This is for owned cats only - not for rescue groups or feral cats.
