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The Calgary Humane Society has announced plans to host community spay and neuter clinics in an effort to help address pet overpopulation problems in the city.
The clinics will see spay and neuter services offered to low-income pet owners for free.
Officials hope the clinics will help promote responsible pet ownership and reduce the number of animals that need to be surrendered, helping to reduce capacity issues at the facility.
According to the humane society, unexpected litter continues to overwhelm the shelter and puts a “significant strain” on its resources.
“With the number of litters of puppies and kittens arriving at our facility, now more than ever, spaying and neutering is critical,” said Carrie Fritz, executive director, in a news release.
“We know that access to veterinary care has been a challenge for many families, which is why we are introducing our spay and neuter clinics.”
The first clinic will be held at the Calgary Humane Society on June 27.
You can apply to attend on the Calgary Humane Society website until 9 am on June 24.
Officials said on Tuesday that after being open for just 24 hours, they had already received 30 applications for the clinics, which shows that the need for the service is high.
The organization says it will hold regular community spay and neuter clinics, and encourages people to check its website for future clinic dates.
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