COURT HOUSE — With a goal to reduce the number of pit bulls entering the Cape May County Animal Shelter, Shore Animal Control will be offering a limited time only free spay and neuter program for pit bulls. Qualified residents of Lower Township, Upper Township, Woodbine, Wildwood, and Wildwood Crest are eligible while funds last. . Any residents interested in finding out about the program should call 1-800-351-1822 during normal business hours M-F from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Residents are encouraged to call while funds still are available.
There are many reasons to spay and neuter your pets according to experts. Sterilization of your cat or dog will increase his/her chance of a longer and healthier life. Altering your canine friend will increase his life an average of 1 to 3 years, felines, 3 to 5 years. Altered animals have a very low to no risk of mammary gland tumors/cancer, prostate cancer, perianal tumors, plyometric, and uterine, ovarian and testicular cancers.
Sterilizing your cat/dog makes him/her a better pet, reducing his/her urge to roam and decreasing the risk of contracting diseases or getting hurt as they roam. Surveys indicate that as many as 85% of dogs hit by cars are unaltered.
If you see animal neglect and animals left outside without proper shelter and water, please immediately call your municipal township clerk and animal control officers or police. Taking the time to make the phone call could possibly save an animal’s life. Local animal control officers are required to respond to emergencies in most cases within 30- 45 minutes of being reported. All animals by law must have proper shelter and access to fresh food and water.
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