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Press Releases Humane Society For
Hamilton County
1721 Pleasant Street
Noblesville, IN 46060
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Media Wilson
For Immediate Release:
January 26, 2006
Pit Bulls Eligible for FREE Spay/Neuter
Surgeries
INDIANAPOLIS – Indianapolis
Animal Care & Control , in partnership with Spay/Neuter
Services of Indiana and the Indy Pit Crew, will offer free
spay and neuter surgeries to owners of pit bulls and pit
bull mixes. Owners of pit bulls and pit bull mixes will be
able to use the vouchers for any dog in their household.
IACC will hand out vouchers for the surgeries Jan. 28 and
Feb. 4. Owners must redeem the vouchers by the end of March.
“Pit bulls and pit bull mixes make up approximately
one-third of the animals that are in our shelter,” said IACC
Administrator Leslie Fatum. “These are great dogs, but we
have to take responsibility for them and be responsible pet
owners.”
Made possible by a grant from Petsmart Charities, IACC
is able to offer approximately 40 surgeries. To receive a
voucher, pit bull owners can sign up either at the College
Avenue Public Library Sat., Jan. 28 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
or at the Linwood Kroger store Sat., Feb. 4 from 9 a.m. to
noon. Surgeries will be performed at the Keystone Pet
Hospital.
To be eligible for surgery, pit bulls must be
up-to-date on vaccinations. However, Keystone Pet Hospital
is offering all vaccinations for $30, except rabies, which
can be obtained for an additional $10.
“I believe that this program will make an impact on our
community,” said Robert Turner, director of public safety
for the City of Indianapolis. “Spaying and neutering our
animals is the only effective way to combat the pet
overpopulation problem in Marion County. Unaltered animals
have more health problems and are more likely to stray and
run away. To be a responsible pet owner you must spay and
neuter your animals.“
The College Avenue Public Library is located at 4180 N.
College Ave. The Linwood Kroger is located at 4445 E. 10th
St. Any questions about this program can be directed to IACC
at (317) 327-1397.
Questions? Email us at
hshc@hamiltonhumane.com.
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