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Last
month, the Spay/Neuter Hotline of Maricopa County, a program
of the Animal Defense League of Arizona, was in the Oakland
District at 415 N. 17th Ave. for its monthly spay/neuter clinic.
The monthly mobile clinics, sponsored by the Spay/Neuter Hotline,
are working to fulfill the need for low-cost spay/neuter in
downtown Phoenix. The next monthly clinic is March 19.
Surgery
costs are supported by donations from the public and from
Maddie's Fund, a foundation that helps sterilize companion
animals for AHCCCS clients. Each month, there is a waiting
list for those wanting to sterilize their dogs, cats and free-roaming
cats.
Before
each clinic, volunteers go door-to-door in the neighborhood
talking to people about the importance of cat and dog sterilization
and signing up caregivers for the clinic. Information stressing
the importance of spay/neuter alsois distributed. Volunteers
also may transport cats and dogs to and from the clinic, because
caregivers often have no means of transport.
Vaccinations
are available at a discount, but some owners cannot afford
any veterinary care. "The need for inner city pet care
is compelling," says Dennis Waugaman, a regular clinic
volunteer. Volunteers seldom hesitate to donate money when
owners cannot afford to pay.
Every
dollar spent on this program is used for spay/neuter and animal
care. The hope is that donations will keep up with the community
response for this service. Donations currently are needed
to sustain this program.
How
to Make a Donation
By
PayPal Account:
By
Credit Card:
By
Check or Money Order:
Spay/Neuter
Hotline of Maricopa County
Animal Defense League of Arizona
P.O. Box 33093
Phoenix, AZ 85067
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