New Jersey Residents Can Spay or Neuter Pets in April for Only $10

TRENTON — Spaces are still available for the state sterilization funding program for qualified residents. The program begins on April 1, 2017 (while funds last) at various participating veterinary offices in the state to help qualified residents spay or neuter their pets for only $10. Because spaces go quickly, Shore Veterinarians is encouraging residents to sign up early in March for the program before all the slots are taken. Shore Veterinarians participates in this state program at all three of their locations in Seaville, Hammonton and Egg Harbor Township.
Residents in the state can spay and neuter their pets at various veterinary offices for only $10 if they qualify for the state sterilization funding program. Animals must be current with their rabies shot, or will be required to vaccinate the day of the surgery. These residents must receive one of the following:
· Food Stamps
· Medicaid
· GPA: General Public Assistance
· Rental Assistance
· AFDC: Aid to Families with Dependent Children
· LUC: Lifeline Utility Credit
· Tenants Lifeline Assistance
· SSI: Supplemental Security Income or
· PAAD: Pharmaceutical Assistance to aged & Disabled
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.
Dr. Holland, owner of the veterinary hospital chain which provides and promotes this State Program states, “This is such a wonderful opportunity for residents to spay and neuter pets at this extremely low price. We encourage most all pet owners to spay and neuter if they are not professional breeders.”
To find out more information to see if you qualify for this “State Sterilization Spay and Neuter” offer, or for more information on spay and neuter, assistance, please any of these veterinary offices for more information:
Atlantic County Residents, 609-272-8777
Hammonton residents, 609-561-2802
Cape May County residents call. 609-390-9113
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.