MSPCA-Angell Receives $6,000 Grant from the Mass Animal Coalition

BOSTON, Sept. 16, 2015 – The MSPCA-Angell announced today it has received a $6,000 grant from the Massachusetts Animal Coalition through the “I am Animal Friendly” license plate program.

The grant will be used to provide 150 free pit bull spay and neuter surgeries for dogs in the towns of Roslindale, Mattapan, Roxbury and Dorchester, as well as Methuen, Lawrence, Lowell and Haverhill.

Jean Weber, Director of Animal Protection at the MSPCA-Angell said, “This grant will help us provide free spay/neuter and vaccinations to pit bulls in our communities. Ultimately these surgeries will help control the population of pit bulls in Massachusetts by keeping dogs healthy, happy, and in their homes.”

“I’m Animal Friendly” license plates are easy to order online.  Readers can visit www.petplate.org to order a tax-deductible plate today.

About the Massachusetts Animal Coalition and the “I’m Animal Friendly” License Plate Program
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.

About the MSPCA-Angell
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 of individuals who care about animals. Please visit www.mspca.org.