Friday, April 15, 2011

Low Cost Spay/Neuter Day-Cats and Kitties!

It's always important to spread the news about spay/neuter and to help promote the cause we've posting this info for our friends at the Spay/Neuter Coalition. 

WHAT: Spay/neuter services for cats at least eight weeks old and weighing at least two pounds.
DROP OFF: All felines will be transported to to one of Lifeline's Low Cost Clinics, based out of Atlanta.  Drop your pet with us at 8811 Highway 92, Woodstock 30189 on Wednesday. April 27 at 7:30 am.
PICK UP: same location as drop off: pick up times are between 5:45 and 6 pm.
COST: $35 males, $50 females-cash only!
HOW: Email spayneutercoalition.gmail.com with your full name, daytime contact number, pet's name and age, description and gender.  You will receive a confirmation email letting you know pet is registered.
REQUIREMENTS: All felines must arrive in a secure carrier with proof of rabies vaccine signed from vet who administered.  If no proof of vaccine, one will be given to your animal for an additional fee of $10.

Get your kitty spayed while you're at work and help stop the over population of animals!

Sunday, April 10, 2011

Pit Bulls and Spay Neuter

Dog lovers around the world have been captivated by the recent story of Patrick, the pit bull found starved and severely abused in New Jersey.   While spaying and neutering any pet is important to prevent overpopulation and abuse, it is especially true with the pit bull breed.

Pit bulls are a breed that "suffers horribly at the hands of humans." Jason Flatt, the President and founder of Friends to the Forlorn Pit Bull Rescue Inc, explains why this breed has such a bad reputation.  "The media can't wait to exploit a pit bull story.  These dogs make up a large percentage of the dogs that need homes.  They are way over bred and not for quality.  They are a extremely popular breed, especially in lower income, high crime neighborhoods.  Owners are not often responsible for the pet and instead have them for the image and status instead of providing the dog a loving home environment."

Amazingly, statistics show that only one out of every eight hundred pit bulls makes it out of the pound alive.  Everyone wants a pit bull when it is a cute, adorable little puppy but when they realize they can't properly maintain and care for it, they are dumped on the street.  They become the dogs that bite people and that you hear about on the news, the ones mistreated and left hungry.  When people run across them on the street, they aren't nice to them and thousands are abused since they are helpless to fight off attackers.  Over one million pit bulls end up this way and are put to sleep in pounds across the country.  Often,  if the dog attacks, it may because of provocation but due to their reputations, they are found guilty and sentenced to death.

Jason says that what he wants people to understand is that this breed is a very human oriented dog, loving, loyal and intelligent.  They do better on temperament tests that most other breeds and are eager to please their humans. Human aggression is not a trait common to the breed.  If you've ever experienced the love of a pit bill, you would want no other breed.

There are pit bull owners out there now reading this blog post and you know that these words are true.  If you love your pet, spay or neuter them and help end the cycle of abuse that comes with this breed.  You never know who will end of with one of the puppies your dog is responsible for and what type of life it may or may not have.

Saturday, April 2, 2011

Coupons and Schedules for Mobile Spay/Neuter

If you are a resident of Barrow, Bartow, Cherokee, Douglas, Fayette, Gwinnett, Henry, Paulding or Spalding county, have we got GREAT news for you! Catsnip's mobile spay/neuter unit will be in your area soon!  See the link below for times and a $10 coupon!

http://www.atlantaanimalalliance.com/schedule.htm






Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Three Things

As part of the Spay/Neuter Society of the South's advertising campaign, we've developed "three things," a catchy way to promote common sense, practical ideas AND to serve as a reminder for what we stand for.  Each week we'll do one post entitled "three things" and we would love for you to comment to submit yours for future use.  So get your thinking caps on...the third one is the easy one...you only need to come up with two!

This week's three things:

Tell the truth
Call your mother
Spay and neuter your pets


See, easy, catchy and now we're ready for YOUR submissions.  Thanks in advance...send 'em in!

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Low Cost Vaccine Clinic

Looking for a way to save a few bucks in keeping your pet healthy? Mark your calendars for the Low Cost Vaccine Clinic in Canton on Friday, April 1.

This is no April Fool's joke-keep your pets healthy for less!

Vaccines are the best thing you can do for your pet to keep them healthy and prevent problems that can be costly to treat.  CatSnip will bring their low cost vaccine clinic to Cherokee County Senior Services located at 1001 Univeter Road in Canton.  The clinic is for dogs and cats and will be open from 9 am until 2 pm.  No appointment is necessary.  This is a perfect opportunity to get a great deal on treatments for your four legged family member!  Rabies, distemper, bordetella and FeLV vaccines, heartworm tests and preventative,combo tests, flea, tapeworm, or earmite treatments will be available or have your pet micro chipped.  The last appointment will be taken at 1:30 pm if the clinic is busy.  Prices are as follows:

Micro chip: $25 and includes a lifetime registration
Dewormer: $10
Flea/Tick: $12 and up based on weight
Earmites: $10
Tapeworms: $10-20 based on weight
Rabies: 1 year-$10. 3 year-$15
Distemper: $15
FeLV: $15
Bordetella: $10
Heartworm Test: $25
Combo test: $25

 



 



Monday, March 21, 2011

“Pawsta for Overpopulation Prevention” Dinner and Silent Auction

This is a message from the Spay/Neuter Coalition, a Georgia non profit organization and a local spay neuter group.  If you like pasta or "pawsta", mark your calendars and help support a great cause!

WHEN: Saturday, April 23, 2011 from 6 pm until 9pm
WHERE: The Conservatory at Waterstone in Historic Downtown Acworth
WHAT: Three course dinner and silent auction; penne pasta with a light cream sauce or vegetarian Quiche, salad, bread, dessert and sweet or unsweet tea.  A cash bar will be available as well.
HOW: Tickets are available in advance for only $30 per person and checks can be mailed to:

P.O. Box 544, Lebanon, GA 30146

Please include your email address, as confirmation will be sent to you via email.  If you would like to use a PayPal option, you may use the link on the Facebook page or request a link by emailing spayneutercoalition@gmail.com


WHY: To raise much needed funds in the fight against our severe pet overpopulation in Georgia! It will be a fun night with great food and a silent auction!

Sunday, March 20, 2011

Jane Lynch-Guest Spokesperson Today!

Jane Lynch, one of the stars of the television show Glee, has a public service announcement for the spay neuter cause:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4ZHU705ICA