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Beat the Heat
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Families with Cats Can “Beat the Heat” Before Spring
with Dakin Pioneer Valley Humane Society’s Spay/Neuter Promotion
SPRINGFIELD, MA – It may seem that warmer weather is still out of reach, but now is the time to “beat the heat” by spaying your cat in advance of her heat cycle and preventing unwanted litters before kitten season arrives this spring – a time when animal adoption centers and shelters traditionally see large numbers of unwanted litters being born. To help reduce the number of homeless cats, Dakin is offering a “Beat the Heat” promotion sponsored by PetSmart Charities®. During the month of February, Dakin will spay/neuter female cats for a special rate of just $20!
Spaying and neutering is one of the most effective ways to reduce the homeless pet population. While some worry that their pet may be too young for this procedure, spaying and neutering is safe for kittens as young as eight to 10 weeks old. And, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association, spaying a female cat before the first heat cycle is actually beneficial, rather than waiting until after one heat cycle has occurred. The procedure is known to improve the health of the pet, including a reduced risk of certain reproductive cancers and infections.
“Many people don’t know that female cats can have as many as three litters a year, and kittens can breed as young as four months old,” says Candy Lash, Director of Community & Media Relations. “It’s our goal to get female cats in before they go into heat and become pregnant. Our ‘Beat the Heat’ promotion is a fun way to educate the community and prevent unwanted litters.”
This special rate is even less than the organization’s normal low-cost spay and is available to all residents of Franklin, Hampshire, and Hampden Counties. People with cats who wish to take advantage of this offer must mention the “Beat the Heat” promotion when they schedule their appointment. The promotion has a maximum of 185 appointments available. Please visit www.dpvhs.org or call 413-781-4019 for more information or to schedule an appointment.
About Dakin Pioneer Valley Humane Society
Dakin Pioneer Valley Humane Society provides shelter, education, advocacy, and assistance for animals and people in need. Dakin does not receive any government funding nor is Dakin funded or operated by any national humane organization. Dakin is a local, private, non-profit organization that relies solely on contributions from individuals and businesses who care about animals to bring its services to the community.
About PetSmart Charities
Established in 1994, PetSmart Charities, Inc. is an independent, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that creates and supports programs that save the lives of homeless pets, raise awareness of companion animal welfare issues and promote healthy relationships between people and pets. The largest funder of animal-welfare efforts in North America, PetSmart Charities has provided $134 million in grants and programs benefiting animal-welfare organizations and has helped save the lives of nearly 5 million pets through its in-store adoption program. To learn more about how PetSmart Charities is working toward its vision of a lifelong, loving home for every pet, visit petsmartcharities.org or call 1-800-423-PETS (7387).
Website: Dakin Pioneer Valley Humane Society
Phone Dakin: 413-781-4000
Email Dakin: info@dpvhs.org
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