Low Cost Clinics

26 07, 2012

Community Outreach in July

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SpayHR and ART volunteers have been out and about in our Norfolk Pet Project neighborhoods, passing out flyers and talking to residents. Within a few days of our efforts last week, we received requests for spay/neuter appointments from at least four residents of Fairmount Park. Yesterday, our scheduling volunteer received an appointment request as we were still canvassing the neighborhood!

Being out in our target communities gives us the opportunity to talk with residents, many of whom have already spayed/neutered their animal companions. Before we even started yesterday afternoon, we encountered Choppy, an already neutered bully breed who was out for a walk with his person. Choppy was rescued from a neglectful home. Later in the evening, we ran into residents who attended one of our clinics earlier this year. They brought their dog, Trinity, to the April 15, 2012 clinic. They let us know that Trinity had bounced back from surgery quickly and is doing well.

This Saturday, July 28, 2012, SpayHR and PBAC volunteers will be attending the East Ocean View Block Party. Come out to meet some dogs and spread the word about responsible pet ownership and free and low-cost spay/neuter in our community.

Community Outreach in Julyartanimals2017-07-17T16:18:03-04:00

13 07, 2012

“Barn Cat” Special: (Very) Low-cost spay/neuter for barn cats

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Partnering with the Virginia Beach SPCA Neuter Scooter, Suffolk Humane Society will offer spay/neuter for barn cats for a mere $20.00. Cats must be up to date on vaccinations. If they are not, vaccinations are offered at a low cost as well.

The “Barn Cat” special will be available July 18th and 19th and August 15th and 16th. On the 18th and 15th, the location is the Magnolia Ruritan Club; on the 19th and 16th, the location is the SHS office. On both days, surgery drop off time is 8:00am, and pick up time is 3:00pm.

Please visit Suffolk Humane Society’s Calendar of Events page for more information.

“Barn Cat” Special: (Very) Low-cost spay/neuter for barn catsartanimals2012-07-13T19:47:27-04:00

15 05, 2012

Spay/Neuter Assistance from PHS

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Portsmouth Humane Society is offering spay/neuter assistance for Portsmouth residents.

Residents of Craddock, Prentis Park, and Lincoln Park, or residents receiving Government aid may qualify for FREE spay/neuter for large dogs. Please see their website for more information about requirements.

PHS is also working with PETA’s SNiP van to provide extremely economical spay and neuter surgeries. Residents can pay just $40 for dogs under 50 pounds and $25 for cats. For more information about costs and scheduling, visit the PHS website.

Spay/Neuter Assistance from PHSartanimals2012-05-15T13:37:24-04:00

4 01, 2012

Free vaccines and low-cost surgeries for pets in Va. Beach

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From the Virginian-Pilot:

Three animal groups are offering free vaccinations, shelter and bedding – along with reduced-cost spaying and neutering – for cats and dogs in Virginia Beach on Jan. 7.

To read the entire article, click here.

Free vaccines and low-cost surgeries for pets in Va. Beachartanimals2012-01-04T12:59:59-05:00

25 02, 2011

The cost of FREE (part 1)

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A main component of Spay Hampton Roads is the Norfolk Pet Project, a long-term program that provides free spay/neuter to targeted neighborhoods based on income levels and calls to Animal Control. Most publicity for homeless pets focuses on animals at shelters or on the streets, with the goal of finding homes for them. We are trying to take a step back to get to the root of the issue: that more animals are born than there are homes for. Who can help us get there? The humans charged with caring for these animals. If an explanation of how spay/neuter can save the lives of multiple animals and that the procedure can be done at a cost lower than expected (and sometimes for free), we believe people will decide to have their pet spayed/neutered.

What is the value of FREE, though? Let’s look at the costs associated with PETA’s SNIP and ABC vans, with whom we contract for surgeries. These mobile clinics already offer very reasonable prices for surgeries and general veterinary services for anyone with a pet.

Cat spay/neuter: $40

Dog spay/neuter: $70

$40 can buy 8 packs of cigarettes; $70 can buy a full tank of gas for a large truck or SUV. For the amount of money you might spend on coffee or fast food in a month, you could help your pet and save lives.

While the Norfolk Pet Project provides free spay/neuter for qualifying residents, there is a tangible, immediate ($40, $70) value to that service.

The cost of FREE (part 1)artanimals2011-02-25T15:51:39-05:00

23 09, 2010

Neuter Scooter

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In Hampton Roads there are numerous options for low cost spay/neuter and veterinary care.

Just one of those options – and one that comes to you – is the Virginia Beach SPCA’s Neuter Scooter:

The “scooter” as it is sometimes fondly called, currently serves five locations and has been invited to serve two more. It was purchased last October and launched on “Spay Day” in February of 2007, with the objective of providing low-cost veterinary services to pet owners in the community who otherwise wouldn’t be able to afford the necessary care their animals require. As the name implies, the Neuter Scooter was designed to focus primarily on spaying and neutering the animals in order to continue preventing the overpopulation of felines and canines. (from http://vbspca.com/modules/vbspcainfo/item.php?itemid=13)

Today the Neuter Scooter will be at the Eastern Shore SPCA: 26528 Lankford Hwy., Olney, VA 23418.

A full schedule is available online or by calling 757-323-7729.

Neuter Scooterartanimals2010-09-23T12:10:50-04:00