Fifteen municipalities or non-profit organizations have been announced as recipients of the new BC SPCA Community Cat Spay/Neuter Grant Program, which was established as a result of reported cat overpopulation in several communities across the province.
The program wil provide up to 1,000 operations and prevent the birth of 5,000 kittens this year in B.C. communities, according to BC SPCA calculations. Eligibility for funding was determined by evidence of a community problem with homeless and unwanted cats, the ability to match funds within the community and the participation of a veterinary practice willing to discount its services.
"Pet overpopulation is an issue in every community," said Lorie Chortyk, general manager of community relations for the BC SPCA. "The BC SPCA spends nearly $2 million each year on spay/neuter initiatives across the province and we are very excited to launch this new initiative in partnership with municipalities and rescue organizations."
The program wil provide up to 1,000 operations and prevent the birth of 5,000 kittens this year in B.C. communities, according to BC SPCA calculations. Eligibility for funding was determined by evidence of a community problem with homeless and unwanted cats, the ability to match funds within the community and the participation of a veterinary practice willing to discount its services.
"Pet overpopulation is an issue in every community," said Lorie Chortyk, general manager of community relations for the BC SPCA. "The BC SPCA spends nearly $2 million each year on spay/neuter initiatives across the province and we are very excited to launch this new initiative in partnership with municipalities and rescue organizations."
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