Catty1
08-26-2009, 07:23 PM
Low-cost is just around the corner! :D
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http://www.cbc.ca/canada/calgary/story/2009/08/26/calgary-clinic-unwanted-pets-spay-neuter.html
New Calgary clinic will neuter adoptable pets
Last Updated: Wednesday, August 26, 2009 | 1:40 PM MT
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/gfx/images/news/topstories/2009/08/26/tp-cgy-pets-spay-clinic.jpg
A staff member shows reporters part of the new animal spay and neuter clinic in Calgary. A staff member shows reporters part of the new animal spay and neuter clinic in Calgary. (CBC)
Calgary has opened a new clinic where cats and dogs up for adoption will be spayed and neutered.
The 2,500-square-foot building, which opened Wednesday morning, is adjacent to the Animal Services Centre on Portland Street S.E.
"As we prepare them for adoption, they … almost always need the spay and neuter, maybe a very minor surgery, or some dental cleaning," said Bill Bruce, director of animal and bylaw services.
"In the past we've had to send that out to clinics as we didn't have a vet. Now we can do all of those services in house, so we could provide faster, better services. In the end we'll save more animals."
By 2010 the clinic, along with partners such as the University of Calgary's veterinary medicine faculty and the Calgary Humane Society, will also provide free spay and neuter surgeries to the pets of low-income Calgarians.
Bruce said the clinic will help reduce the number of unwanted animals in city shelters.
Funding for the clinic comes from controversial cat licensing revenue.
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http://www.cbc.ca/canada/calgary/story/2009/08/26/calgary-clinic-unwanted-pets-spay-neuter.html
New Calgary clinic will neuter adoptable pets
Last Updated: Wednesday, August 26, 2009 | 1:40 PM MT
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/gfx/images/news/topstories/2009/08/26/tp-cgy-pets-spay-clinic.jpg
A staff member shows reporters part of the new animal spay and neuter clinic in Calgary. A staff member shows reporters part of the new animal spay and neuter clinic in Calgary. (CBC)
Calgary has opened a new clinic where cats and dogs up for adoption will be spayed and neutered.
The 2,500-square-foot building, which opened Wednesday morning, is adjacent to the Animal Services Centre on Portland Street S.E.
"As we prepare them for adoption, they … almost always need the spay and neuter, maybe a very minor surgery, or some dental cleaning," said Bill Bruce, director of animal and bylaw services.
"In the past we've had to send that out to clinics as we didn't have a vet. Now we can do all of those services in house, so we could provide faster, better services. In the end we'll save more animals."
By 2010 the clinic, along with partners such as the University of Calgary's veterinary medicine faculty and the Calgary Humane Society, will also provide free spay and neuter surgeries to the pets of low-income Calgarians.
Bruce said the clinic will help reduce the number of unwanted animals in city shelters.
Funding for the clinic comes from controversial cat licensing revenue.