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Apple Valley Launches โคfree Spay/Neuter Programs to Curb Pet Overpopulation
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APPLE VALLEY, CA – August 26, 2024 – The Town of Appleโ Valley โคis takingโ proactive steps to โaddress โpet overpopulation with the launch of two new initiatives:โ a free Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return (TNVR) program for feral cats andโ aโฃ low-cost spay/neuter clinic for owned pets. These โคprograms aim to reduce the number of โขunwanted animals inโค the community and improve the overall health and welfare of pets in Apple โValley.
The Town of Apple Valley Animal Services Department (AVAS) announced the programs โtoday, emphasizing theโ importance of responsibleโ pet ownership and community involvement. โฃ Overpopulation leads to strain on local shelters and can contribute to animal suffering.
Free TNVR Program for Feral Cats
The TNVR program is specifically designed for feral cats – unowned, unsocialized cats living outdoors. This humane approach involves trapping the cats, having them spayed or neutered andโ vaccinated against rabies, and โขthen returning them to their original territory.
“This program is โคa critical componentโ ofโค managingโฃ the feral โฃcat population inโ a compassionate and effective manner,” said a spokesperson for AVAS.โข “Spaying andโฃ neutering prevents further breeding, and vaccination protects both the cats and theโ community.”
Key details of the TNVR program:
Eligibility: Open to residents within Apple Valley town โlimitsโฃ only.
Priority: Female cats (spay) will be prioritized due to โfunding limitations.
Voucher Limit: Four vouchers per household.
Process:
1.completeโฃ an โฃapplication.
โฃ 2. โ Schedule an appointment โand receive instructions from AVAS staff.
โค 3. โ Drop off theโข catโค in a hard-shell carrier or trap at AVAS.
4. โ AVAS will transport the cat to a partnering veterinarian.
5. Residents will โคbe notified when the cat is ready for pickupโข and are responsible for its safe return to the original location.
Low-Cost Spay/Neuter โClinic for Owned Pets
In addition to the TNVR program, AVAS is also offering a limited-spaceโ spay/neuter clinic for household โฃpets.โ Thisโ clinic provides an affordable option for pet owners to have their cats โand dogsโฃ sterilized, contributing to responsible pet ownership and reducing the number of animals entering shelters. โDetails regarding pricing and โขscheduling for the clinic will be announcedโค shortly on theโค AVAS website.
How to Learn More & โApply:
Applications โคfor the TNVR program are available starting today, August 26, 2024, โขat the Appleโ Valley Animal Services facility located at 22131 โPowhatan Rd., Apple Valley, CA 92308. โ
For more information about both programs, please contact AVAS at (760) 240-7555 or visit their โwebsite at[insertAVASWebsiteโขLinkHere-[insertAVASWebsiteLinkHere-[insertAVASWebsiteโขLinkHere-[insertAVASWebsiteLinkHere-Meaningful!].
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