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Fact: |
 | One female cat and her offspring can be responsible for
producing 420,000 kittens in 6 years
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Fact: |
| It is estimated there are more than 950,000 household cats in
metro Atlanta. An additional 300,000 to 600,000 their lives
outdoors.
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Fact: |
| Tens-of-thousands of cats are destroyed annually in Atlanta
area shelters. Between 35% and 45% are kittens.
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Fact: |
| On average, about 8 out of every 10 cats that enter metro
Atlanta shelters are euthanized,
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Fact: |
| Surgical sterilization is the most humane and effective method
for reducing cat populations. There are also many health and
behavior benefits to spaying or neutering as well.
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What: |
CatSnip™ is Metro Atlanta's first and only mobile
surgical unit specializing in spays and neuters for cats. project
CatSnip™ plans to lower feline overpopulation in Atlanta by making
spay and neuter surgery affordable and accessible for cat caretakers
who are financially struggling.
Kittens can begin reproducing as early as five
months of age. catSnip™ specializes in early age spays and neuters
(8 to 24 weeks), a procedure endorsed by the American Veterinary
Medical Association to prevent unwanted litters.
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Quality
Surgery: |
Quality surgeries are performed by an experienced, licensed
veterinarian using protocols developed in cooperation with the
University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine. |
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Cost: |
Low price of $45 for a male or $70 for a female, includes a Free
exam, Free Office Visit and Free intra-operative pain relief.
Note: Prices will increase to $45 neuter, $70
spay effective March 1, 2008 |
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Where: |
Surgeries will be performed on an outpatient basis. Animals will
be admitted at 7:30 a.m. at our locations throughout Metro Atlanta (see
schedule). |
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Contact Info: |
To make an appointment, call 770 455-7077
Project CatSnip™ is a nonprofit 501 (c) 3 corporation. |
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Help!
Please
Donate
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Please help by making a tax deductible contribution to:
the Atlanta Animal Alliance 3990 Flowers Rd # 520, Atlanta, GA 30360
or go online to
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