Low-cost spay and neuter program comes to Logan and Mason counties

[March 28, 2007]  EASTON -- Pets Without Parents of Mason and Logan Counties is promoting several new opportunities for pet guardians to spay or neuter their cats and dogs at affordable prices.

Under the Illinois Public Health and Safety Animal Population Control Program, anyone who receives food stamps or supplemental security income, or who is the manager of a recognized feral cat colony, may have their cats and dogs sterilized and vaccinated for only $15 per animal at a participating veterinary clinic.

Applications and documentation of eligibility must be sent to the Illinois Department of Public Health in Springfield. Upon receipt of the application, the Department of Public Health will issue a voucher that is to be presented along with $15 to the veterinarian at the time of the surgery.

Participating veterinary clinics in the local area at this time:

• Greenhaven Animal Clinic
  San Jose, 309-247-3231

• Lincoln Animal Hospital
  Lincoln, 217-732-1719

• Animal Protective League
  Springfield, 217-544-7387

Applications may be obtained at the offices of Public Health or Public Aid in both Mason and Logan counties, or by calling Pets Without Parents at 309-562-7240 (Mason County) or 217-735-4104 (Logan County). Pets Without Parents will also provide assistance with the application process, animal transport and other needs that pet owners may have with regard to this program.

Pet guardians who are not eligible for the program described above may take advantage of the low-cost spay and neuter program sponsored by a partnership between Pets Without Parents and the Animal Protective League. Under this program, Logan and Mason County residents may have their dogs spayed and neutered at the Animal Protective League low-cost spay and neuter clinic in Springfield for $50. The cost to sterilize cats is $30 for males and $40 for females. All animals over 4 months of age must have proof of rabies vaccination or be vaccinated by the Animal Protective League for an additional fee of $6.

Transportation may be provided by Pets Without Parents. Additional information may be obtained by calling 309-562-7240 (Mason County) or 217-735-4104 (Logan County).

[Text received from Pets Without Parents]