$5 neuter surgeries for male cats Feb. 21 & 22

In conjunction with SpayDay USA, we’re hosting Tampa’s first neuter-a-thon at the clinic on February 21 and 22, 2009. Cost is $5 per cat; limited to male cats only. Price includes surgery, pain injection and a rabies shot. Advanced registration is required by calling 1-888-SPAY-FLA (888-772-9352). Our goal is to see 500 fewer cats adding to the overpopulation problem in Tampa Bay. In our climate, females can go into heat constantly, and males are always ready to accommodate!

Grand Prize: The cat with the largest “family jewels” will receive a 12 month supply of cat food, a scratching post and lots of catnip toys! The owner will receive a bottle of fine wine and a box of gourmet chocolates.

The event is made possible in part by a grant from the Doris Day Foundation and Humane Society of the United States.

Why spay/neuter? Spaying or neutering is one of the best things you can do for your pet. It eliminates or reduces the risk of several kinds of cancer and makes your pet an overall healthier companion. It reduces aggression and solves other behavior issues such as spraying and marking in male cats. Spaying or neutering does not make your pet fat, lazy, miserable or lethargic. It also helps eliminate the ultimate tragedy – the number of unwanted pets being born in our community. Last year, almost 30,000 animals were euthanized in Hillsborough County due to overpopulation. Two cats and their offspring could easily turn into a colony of 16 within a year. Be a part of the solution – spay/neuter your pet!