Methuen ACAC/Nevins Farm

Lawrence Animal Control is joining forces with the MSPCA at Nevins Farm and The Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society to offer affordable spay-neuter surgeries and vaccines to the cats and dogs of Lawrence, MA families in need of financial assistance.

Low Cost Spay-Neuter for Dogs
Lawrence Animal Control, in conjunction with the MSPCA at Nevins Farm, offers affordable spay-neuter surgeries to dogs from Lawrence families in need of financial assistance.  The total cost of each package is $150, and includes the spay/neuter, rabies vaccination, distemper vaccination, and microchip (a form of permanent identification).
 
Thanks to a new grant through the Massachusetts Animal Coalition (MAC), which subsidizes half of this cost, the MSPCA is now able to offer the package for just $75.  To learn more about this program, to find out if you qualify, or to schedule an appointment, please call the MSPCA at (978) 687-7453 x 6101.

To download an application for assistance, click here.

Low Cost Spay-Neuter for Cats
The Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society (MRFRS) offers a subsidized spay/neuter program in the form of a mobile clinic designed specifically for cats. Their Catmobile package includes spay/neuter, rabies vaccination, distemper vaccination, flea treatment, deworming, and a physical exam. The Catmobile is staffed by a veterinarian and two technicians, who can perform surgeries and exams on 40 cats a day.
The Catmobile covers the North Shore, Merrimack River Valley and Boston areas. The cost for the   package is $75 for male cats and $100 for female cats. To book an appointment call 1-888-495-7729  between 10am-4pm Monday-Friday or email spaymass@mrfrs.org.

Why spay or neuter your pet?
There are nearly 8 million homeless cats and dogs brought to shelters each year in the United States, but only about 4 million families looking for an     animal to adopt during the same time frame.  Spaying and neutering your animal is an easy way to do your part to help solve the overpopulation problem.  The procedure is done routinely and is one of the safest surgeries done on companion animals.

Did you know?
-In addition to preventing unwanted litters, spaying and neutering your dog or cat can also help curb some behavior problems, including spraying, marking, aggression, and the desire to roam.
-Spaying and neutering can help prevent certain illnesses, including mastitis and reproductive  cancers.
-There is no physical or psychological benefit to allowing your animal to have even just one litter before spaying her.  In fact, it is best to have your animal altered before reaching adolescence.

Additional resources for Pet Care, Behavior, and Nutrition can be found here.

Additional resources for Humane Education for Adults can be found here.