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Free Spay and Neuter Program for Low-Income Families in Franklin County, OH - National Humane Education Society

Paws Up!
December 27, 2017

To the Franklin County Board of Commissioners in Ohio for approving a program to offer free spay and neuter surgeries to low-income families.

According to a recent news article, shelters in Franklin County, Ohio, are overcrowded. As elsewhere in the nation, animal shelters can become

Dogs in rural shelters may face a higher risk of euthanasia.

overcrowded when the community neglects to spay and neuter their animals. Some owners recognize the importance of spaying and neutering their pets, but cannot afford the surgery. Thankfully, a new program is underway in Franklin County, Ohio, to help solve this problem thanks to a new program that will provide free spay or neuter surgeries to the pets of low-incomes pet owners. To qualify, an individual must be 18 years or older and be at or below 150% of the poverty level.

Take Action:  Franklin County residents, thank the board of commissioners for passing this important program to help humanely reduce companion animal overpopulation.  

 

 

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2 responses to “Free Spay and Neuter Program for Low-Income Families in Franklin County, OH”

  1. Tina Kalango says:

    I have a cat about 8 months old we rescued
    Female. We are very low income. Looking at
    getting her spayed. On social security.

  2. Terri l lee says:

    My husband is bedridden and someone dropped off three kittens he has fell in love with them he is on ssd we receive Medicaid Medicare snap and heap can you help us get them fixed

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