By Amber Brown
Especially during these hard times of economic recession, Ocean County pet owners may be appreciative of the fact that the Ocean County Health Department is supporting the Volunteer Auxiliary for Animal Shelters' low cost spaying and neutering program. On August 17 the Lakehurst Fire Department Community Center will be hosting this clinic at 8:30 a.m. for dogs and at 9 a.m. for cats.
Especially during these hard times of economic recession, Ocean County pet owners may be appreciative of the fact that the Ocean County Health Department is supporting the Volunteer Auxiliary for Animal Shelters' low cost spaying and neutering program. On August 17 the Lakehurst Fire Department Community Center will be hosting this clinic at 8:30 a.m. for dogs and at 9 a.m. for cats.
For just $45 a family's cat can be spayed and for $60 one can have their dog neutered, plus the animals will receive rabies shots at no extra cost. However, there is a two pet maximum per household and dogs must weigh 45 pounds or less, so take him for a run if you have to!
County Health Coordinator Dr. Ella Boyd says, "This clinic can help a family of modest means meet the costs of such a service."
Freeholder Deputy Director Gerry P. Little agrees that this low cost clinic can be very helpful stating, "The low cost clinics can be very helpful to families with limited funds who wish to spay or neuter their pet but can't afford to do so during the current economic downturn."
Animal advocates say the procedure not only helps keeps pet populations under control, but also reduces their risks of certain types of cancers and diseases. Also, according to the Ocean County Health Department Public Information Officer Leslie Terjesen, the veterinarians are licensed and ready to perform using dissolvable stitches, so no worries there.
Appointments are now being taken, so call 732-657-8086 to pre-register today!
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