First, it’s surprising to learn there’s actually a World Spay Day, but what’s really interesting is that there’s actually a benefit to Seattle residents.
As part of World Spay Day, the Seattle Animal Shelter is offering free spay and neutering packages to Seattle dogs, cats, and rabbits. As Bob Barker would say, the goal is to help control the pet population.
Why should you care? Dogs, cats, rabbits and potbellied pigs adopted from the Seattle Animal Shelter are required to be licensed and spayed or neutered. Depending on the animal, that fee can range from $85 to $155.
The promotion was scheduled to run from Feb. 22 to March 1, but all the appointments have been booked. However, veterinary technician Jenny Chance said people who call can still get the deal through the month of March if they call the shelter at (206) 386-4260.
Getting a pet spayed or neutered reduces cancer risks, can help control behavior and reduces aggression, Chance said.
While there’s no Seattle residency requirement for the free offer, pets of Seattle residents must be currently licensed or a license can be purchased on the day of the appointment. For altered animals, a one-year license is $20 for cats and $27 for dogs, or a two-year license is $27 for cats and $37 for dogs.
Vaccinations are $10 each if needed. The free spay and neuter packages are made possible by the city’s Pet Population Control Fund, which provides year-round financial assistance to pet owners who cannot afford the cost of spaying and neutering.
Want to get a pet? Browse through the pictures of adoptable animals above or click here for more on the Seattle Animal Shelter.
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