Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Free Spay/Neuter






For immediate release
CONTACTS: Lynette Purves, Co-Director, Planned PEThood, 
678-561-3491, l_purves@plannedpethoodga.com

Planned PEThood
Offers Free Sterilizations for Feral and Free-Roaming Cats Living in Duluth, GA zip code 30096

            Duluth, GA., August 1,2012 —  Planned PEThood, located 2860 Buford Highway, Duluth, GA, is offering 1,000 free feral cat sterilizations for any pet living in the 30096 zip code area, thanks to a grant from PetSmart Charities®. Residents living in 30096 can call 678-561-3491 with any questions regarding catching and sterilizing feral and free-roaming cats.  No appointments are necessary for free-roaming cats.  They can be brought to Planned PEThood at 8 a.m.  Monday – Thursday for free sterilization.  Each cat will be spayed/neutered, vaccinated for rabies, and receive an eartip.
            “This is a really good offer and one that will end when the grant monies run out,” says (Lynette Purves, Co-Director, Planned PEThood ). “We really want to see citizens caring for cats in zip code 30096 take advantage of these free spay/neuter surgeries to help reduce the free-roaming cat population in Duluth.”
Planned PEThood is also having a kickoff party for the 30096 Project and they invite anyone interested in helping cats in their neighborhood to attend.  It will be held August 23rd at 7 p.m. at Planned PEThood in Duluth.”           
            Planned PEThood is a 501(c)3 organization that relies on grant funding and donations to offer free to low-cost sterilization services for pet owners in the community. For more information, call 678-561-3491.
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About Planned PEThood
Planned PEThood is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that provides free and low-cost spay/neuter services for dogs and cats in Duluth, GA sterilizing more than 5,000 pets annually. Planned PEThood relies solely on community support and grant funding to operate their clinic. All surgeries are performed by a licensed veterinarian.