BOSTON, Aug. 19, 2016– The MSPCA-Angell announced today it has received $17,000 in grant funding from the Massachusetts Animal Coalition through the “I am Animal Friendly” license plate program.
The MSPCA received three separate grants. The first will provide 125 free pit bull spay/neuter surgeries to dogs in targeted communities which include Roslindale, Mattapan, Roxbury and Dorchester as well as Methuen, Lawrence, Lowell and Haverhill. The second grant will help low income owners spay/neuter their dogs in targeted towns around the MSPCA Cape Adoption Center.
The MSPCA will be working in a coalition with other local rescues, shelters and animal control for the third grant to spay/neuter dogs, cats and rabbits from Lawrence, Lowell, Haverhill, and Methuen.
Jean Weber, Director of Animal Protection at the MSPCA said “The grants from the Animal Friendly License Plates are essential in helping us work with communities in need in Massachusetts to provide low cost high quality spay/neuter services. These surgeries will help to control the homeless pet population in Massachusetts by keeping animals healthy, happy, and in their homes.”
“I’m Animal Friendly” license plates are easy to order online – no need to go to RMV! Go to www.petplate.org and order your tax-deductible plate today.
Massachusetts Animal Coalition (MAC) is a statewide, non-profit organization comprised of animal professionals and individual volunteers dedicated to working together to decrease the number of homeless, neglected, displaced and abused animals in Massachusetts. MAC’s “I’m Animal Friendly” License Plate program helps fund spay and neuter programs across the state. These charitable plates are available through Massachusetts RMV and are tax deductible.
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The MSPCA-Angell is a national and international leader in animal protection and veterinary medicine and provides direct hands-on care for thousands of animals each year. Founded in 1868, it is the second-oldest humane society in the United States. Services include animal protection and adoption, advocacy, humane education, law enforcement, and world-class veterinary care. The MSPCA-Angell is a private, non-profit organization. It does not receive any government funding nor is it funded or operated by any national humane organization. The MSPCA-Angell relies solely on the support and contributions from individuals who care about animals. Please visit www.mspca.org and like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/mspcaangell
