Free Pit Bull Spaying, Neutering and Health Screening

Date: September 04, 2009
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: The Washington Animal Rescue League's Medical Center

At the League's free one-day medical clinic for all pit bull and pit bull mixes, dogs will be spayed or neutered and given rabies, DHPP and bordetella shots. There are no charges for any of these services, no income or residence restrictions, and no appointments necessary. The clinic will be on a first come, first serve basis. Dogs must have an empty stomach for surgery so they should not be fed after 10:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 3rd. All dogs should be dropped off at the League's Medical Center between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. on Friday, September 4th and picked up between 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. No rescue groups, please. For questions, call the League at 202-726-2273. (emphasis mine)

Additional info on this and other events may be found on the WARL website.

Low Cost Spay/Neuter Resources

Did you know that an altered pet is healthier, happier and more content? Well it's true! Spaying and neutering leads to less incidents of certain types of cancer and infections as well as less roaming and fighting. Most importantly, it ensures prevention of unwanted litters.

Now that you have the facts, feel free to utilize one of these local resources for low cost (for those who qualify-possibly free) spay and neuter services for your unaltered pets.

http://www.washhumane.org/snclinic.asp

http://www.warl.org/programs/spay_neuter.php

http://www.saveacat.org/programs.html#lowcost

http://www.pgspca.org/clinic/

Additionally, like many communities, we have a feral cat issue here in Cheverly. This is something that we at CHVDog will soon be addressing in detail. Stay tuned! In the meantime, if you're concerned for the welfare of these kitties but don't know what to do, look no further. Here are links for some excellent organizations that can provide you with guidance, traps and low cost spay and neuter services.

http://www.washhumane.org/catnipp.asp

http://www.pgferals.org/info/display?PageID=24

http://www.metroferals.org/clinic/index.htm

http://www.saveacat.org/programs.html#lowcost

If you know of another great resource that's not on the list, please let us know.

PG SPCA Offers Free Spay/Neuter Days

The PG SPCA/HS is offering free spay/neuter surgery for the pets of qualified, limited-income county residents.

When: April 18, 2009 - April 19, 2009
Location: Forestville, MD

For more information, click here or call (301) 262-5625, ext. 6.