Applications for Spay/Neuter Certificates Ends Saturday at Shelter
Shelter Mgr Sherri Lockhart said the Lavonia shelter is overwhelmed with cats and kittens
Time is running out to take advantage of the low=cost spay/neuter certificates being offered by the Northeast Georgia Animal Shelter.
The opportunity to apply for a certificate ends Saturday.
Shelter manager Sheri Lockhart said of the 50 they started with only about a dozen are left.
“If anyone is interested, we’re asking them to come to the shelter, fill out the application and pay $25, and we will give them the certificate,” she said.
Summertime for animal shelters means it’s kitten season and that means area shelters, like the Northeast Georgia Animal Sheter, are overrun with unwanted litters of kittens in addition to their normal intake of puppies, dogs and cats.
According to Lockhart, the Northeast Georgia Animal Shelter is seeing far more cats and kittens this year than they ‘ve seen in some time.
“Kittens are overwhelming right now. We’ve probably taken in close to 100 litters so far this year. Just spaying one mama cat or dog will prevent this vicious cycle of unwanted litters.”
Lockhart said the shelter received a $5,000 grant from Hart EMC and part of that money will be used for the spay/neuter certificates.
These certificates are being offered to low-income households and there are income requirements.
They are $1,200 for one person in the household, $1,500 for two people, and $1,800 for three people plus $300 for each additional person in the household.
However, Lockhart said if you are near or just over those income requirements don’t think you are not eligible. She said just come and speak with her about your situation and the shelter may be able to help.
To get more information, stop by the Northeast Georgia Animal Shelter on Bear Creek Road in Lavonia between 11a – 4p Tuesday thru Saturday or call: 706-356-5363.