NEWS RELEASE
HAMILTON/BURLINGTON SPCA
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In response to a significant increase in requests for support in early 2024, the Hamilton/Burlington SPCA (HBSPCA) is expanding its community assistance programs, such as the Pet Food Pantry and Pet Wellness Clinics, to help address the crisis to pet affordability experienced by animals and their families.
The Pet Food Pantry, which provides pet caregivers with pet food and basic supplies has seen a rapid increase in requests for access, indicating that pet families are struggling on affordability. Additionally, two adult cats and a kitten were recently left outside the HBSPCA after hours on a very cold night. This family of cats is healthy in the care of the HBSPCA but their arrival highlights the growing need for community assistance programs and services aimed at ensuring that families experiencing difficulties in caring for their cats Pets do not have to make the difficult decision to give them up.
“The HBSPCA is here to help families avoid being forced to surrender their pets due to affordability issues related to basic pet care,” said Michelle Macnab, Director of Community Outreach and Animal Programs, HBSPCA. “Available to everyone in the community, HBSPCA programs, including the Pet Food Pantry which also offers multiple community days each month, our low-cost Spay and Neuter program as well as pet wellness clinics where vaccines and other services are provided, are designed to keep animals and their families together.”
More About HBSPCA Programs:
Pet Food Pantry pickups and deliveries can be arranged through the Pet Food Pantry web page. Upcoming Community Days for Pet Food and Supplies are also listed there.
Pet Wellness Clinics are intended to provide accessible veterinary care for pets (including a full exam, vaccinations, a dose of flea prevention and a broad-spectrum dewormer) for just $20 to the owner. pet care To learn more about eligibility and upcoming clinic dates visit the Pet Wellness Clinics web page.
The Low Cost Spay/Neuter Program provides low-cost, high-quality spay-neuter surgeries for cats performed by licensed and skilled veterinarians and registered veterinary technicians as a service to low-cost pet owners. the income. To learn more about services and eligibility, visit the Low Cost Spay/Neuter Program web page.
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