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SPCA Gets Spay/Neuter Grant, Seeks Foster Families

Posted/updated on: March 20, 2013 at 5:58 pm
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thumb_spcaTYLER — The SPCA of East Texas has received a $98,000 targeted grant from PetSmart Charities to spay or neuter dogs living in the 75702 zip code for a discounted rate of $25 which includes rabies. The program is called SNIPPET, or “spay neuter initiative partnership project of East Texas.”

“The 75702 zip code of Tyler has the highest percentage of strays according to City of Tyler Animal Control. The major reason being pets not spayed or neutered and having multiple litters of puppies or kittens each year,” said Deborah Tittle-Dobbs, SPCA of East Texas Board President. “For many families the joy of pet ownership is also a burden when it comes to the cost of spay/neuter, vaccinations and other needed medical care. We hope this grant will help families keep their pet but also prevent the hundreds unwanted litters born each year in our community.”

In other news, the SPCA of East Texas is seeking loving and safe homes to take care of the dozens of homeless and abandoned animals that are waiting to be adopted. Dobbs hopes the adoptions will alleviate the challenges the SPCA faces until it can build a community animal shelter. The SPCA continues to seek private donations to build the shelter in the Tyler area. Contact the SPCA of East Texas at 903-596-SPCA or 596-7722 or visit our website at http://www.spcaeasttx.com for more information.



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