Freckles’ Friends Receives Two Grants For The Mobile Spay Station Program

Freckles’ Friends has received two grants to fund the mobile spay station program.
The first grant, in the amount of $4,200, came from the Tennessee Animal Friendly License Plate Program and funding began in July. The second grant, in the amount of $3,025, came from the Patricia & Edward J. McGavock Fund of The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee .This grant will help fund the program through August of 2012 provided the sponsorship fee remains $550 per monthly visit.
The spay station provides spay/neuter surgery for pets in low-income families who can prove financial need through participation in a government program such as Unemployment, Disability, SSI, Families First or Food Stamps. Clients are asked only for a donation of whatever they can afford and pets who are spayed or neutered will also be examined and receive needed vaccinations.
For those who do not qualify for the spay station program, Freckles’ Friends offers Spay/Neuter Assistance Vouchers in the following amounts: $50 for female dog spays, $40 for male dog neuters, $35 for female cat spays and $25 for male cat neuters. Vouchers expire in 30 days from issue and will not be issued retroactively so please have your voucher number prior to setting your appointment. Freckles’ Friends Vouchers are accepted at the following clinics:
Animal Clinic of Smithville (Dr. Mark Burke, DVM) – (615) 597-1726
DeKalb Animal Clinic (Dr. Scott Little, DVM) – (615) 597-1950
Wheeler Veterinary Clinic (Dr. Scott Wheeler, DVM) – (615) 597-3770
The voucher program is open to anyone, regardless of income. However, those who qualify for the spay station will only be issued vouchers if the schedule is full or there are safety issues to consider such as a pet that is high risk for surgery and chances of complications are high. This is because no grant funding is available for the voucher program and funds are limited to what the hard-working volunteers raise during fundraisers such as the DeKalb County Women’s Show, the fall yard sale, organized by Bea Garrison and Sommer Deebanks and the Freckles’ Fall Fundraiser organized by Rene’ Stufano as well as donations received from the Spay Partners and other donors. Funds are available now for vouchers so please email freckles.friends@yahoo.com and let them know if you qualify for the spay station or need a voucher. They also need to know if you have a dog or cat and if your pet is male or female.
Please help reduce the number of unwanted litters of puppies and kittens in our communities. Be a responsible pet owner and set a good example for others by having your pets spayed or neutered. It is good for the health of your pet and your community and Freckles’ Friends would like to help.