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Press Releases Humane Society For
Hamilton County
1721 Pleasant Street, Suite B.
Noblesville, IN 46060
For Immediate Release
Contact: Suzanne Yoder
HSHC, Manager of Event Marketing
317.219.3324
Humane Society for
Hamilton County Launches New
Spay/Neuter Program for 2008
NOBLESVILLE, Ind., February 2, 2008 –The Humane Society
for Hamilton County announced today that they will be
spaying or neutering all adopted pets prior to their
adoptive families taking them home in lieu of providing a
spay/neuter certificate at the point of adoption.
“We have been working diligently to transition our
adoption program to one that allows for all adopted animals
to be spayed or neutered before they go to their new homes,”
said Rebecca Stevens, executive director of the Humane
Society. “The financial implications of having all animals
altered prior to adoption are significant since it is the
adoption fee that pays for the procedure. But through our
fundraising efforts and partnership with participating
veterinarians in the community, we have been able to work
out financial arrangements that have made the transition
possible.”
Although the Humane Society’s spay/neuter certificate
program has worked very well over the last few years, the
change in their program comes at a perfect time now that
breeder’s permits have been reinstated in Hamilton County.
“I find that many Hamilton County residents are unaware that
spaying or neutering their pets is mandatory in Hamilton
County,” said Deputy Tom Rogers, Hamilton County’s Animal
Control Officer. “Those choosing to not have their pets
altered must request a no cost breeder’s permit, which is
available through the Sheriff’s Office on the county web
site at
www.co.hamilton.in.us, or face stiff fines. We can
better enforce the mandatory spay/neuter ordinance while
preventing the continued overpopulation of unwanted animals
that floods the shelters each year.”
The current population at the shelter will be spayed and
neutered over the next 2 weeks. Starting February 11th, all
adopted animals who need to be altered will be dropped off
at a participating vet location for the procedure and
adopters may pick their pets up directly from the vet clinic
once the surgery is completed.
The Humane Society’s adoption program will still offer
the benefits of a free Rabies vaccination and follow up
wellness exam with participating veterinarians.
For more information on how to obtain a breeder’s permit
and ordinances pertaining to pet ownership in Hamilton
County, go to:
www.co.hamilton.in.us or visit the Humane Society’s
website at
www.hamiltonhumane.com.
The mission of the Humane Society for Hamilton County
(HSHC) is to provide a compassionate and healthy environment
for the homeless animals in our care until they can be
placed into permanent, loving homes. The HSHC strives to
promote responsible pet ownership and reduce the suffering
caused by pet overpopulation and animal cruelty by offering
low cost spay/neuter solutions and education.
Questions? Email us at
hshc@hamiltonhumane.com.
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