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P.A.W.S. of Georgina starts annual Cat Spay and Neuter Blitz rebate program

March 9, 2021

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By: Michelle Poirier

Georgina residents can take advantage of P.A.W.S. of Georgina’s “Spring Blitz,” which offers a higher rebate for residents who have their cats spayed or neutered in March and April.

“We promote the cat blitz during March and April to try to get as many cats spayed or neutered as possible before the cat’s spring heat and reproduction increases,” Trina West, President of P.A.W.S. of Georgina, said.

It offers a higher rebate of $75.00 for female cats and $50.00 for male cats during these months to help reduce the cat overpopulation problem in Georgina, the P.A.W.S. of Georgina press release said.

“Our blitz was hindered last year because of COVID-19, and the veterinarians only provided essential emergency services, so last year was not successful,” Ms. West said.

Veterinary clinics could not provide spay or neuter services at the beginning of the pandemic but are now allowed to resume regular services.

Staff at Yorkwood Veterinary Clinic and South Shore Veterinary Clinic said they have a waitlist approximately one to two months long for spay and neuter services.

The Ontario S.P.C.A. spay and neuter services were also closed due to the pandemic; their waitlist is nine to 10 months for cats. You can join their waitlist at www.ontariospca.ca.

Although the procedure would have to be completed in March or April to qualify for the higher rebate, the program is run year-round and is offered for cats and dogs.

You can get a rebate of $25.00 for male cats throughout the year, $40.00 for female cats, $40.00 for male dogs, $50.00 for female dogs up to 50 pounds and $70.00 for female dogs over 50 pound.

“We need your help, so please be a responsible pet owner by spaying or neutering your pets and not allowing them to roam freely. Together we can make our community a safer, better place for our animal friends and us,” the press release said.

For more information on how to apply for the rebate program, visit www.pawsofgeorgina.com.