COMMUNITY CATS will hold their next reduced-cost spay/neuter event Thursday, June 2. Persons caring for feral/stray/outside “community” cats, or those who need a low-cost option for a pet cat can call Betsy Goodin (989) 723-4465 or Lori Bailey, (989) 723-0064 to make a reservation. Pictured are councilwomen Lori Bailey (left) and Elaine Greenway (right) with new signs that Greenway had made and donated to support the group’s efforts.
There are 55 spots available, but 30 have already been reserved. Community cats (stray/feral/outside cats) are $25. This includes a rabies vaccination. The cats are ear-tipped (top 1/4 inch of the left ear is docked) for future identification as having been spay/neutered. Other cats are $40. This price does not include vaccination and they are not ear-tipped. The difference in cost is because of different funding sources for the clinic. If a mother cat is brought in with her kittens, between the ages of eight and 12 weeks, the kittens are only $10 each. (Kittens are able to be spay/neutered if they are at least two lbs.) All the cats are given a general health assessment and their owners/caretakers are informed of the results.
Cats must be dropped off at 6:30 a.m. at the Department of Public Works garage, 522 Milwaukee Street. The cats will be seen by a vet, kept overnight and given food and water before they are returned Friday, June 3 at 9:30 a.m. Participants are asked to be available by phone so they may be contacted by the vet if there are any questions.
During this event, Community Cats will be taking in their 1,000th cat. In recognition of this accomplishment, an anonymous donor has agreed to match up to $1,000 in donations. Persons can donate online at the city website, http://ci.owosso.mi.us/, on the main page under Popular Links, and then Donate to Community Causes. (Independent Photo/Janae Fear)
