After a seven-year hiatus, Pittsburgh's spay and neuter program will be back in March. The program is open only to city residents, who may have as many as five pets spayed or neutered at no charge and who may also apply to bring in feral cats. The program will cost the city $170,000 per year, but that is less than the $340,000 the city spent last year to detain and euthanize cats and dogs.
"One spayed animal can save 55 unwanted pets from being born," City Council President Darlene Harris said. Director of the Animal Rescue League of Western Pennsylvania said spayed and neutered animals also live longer, healthier lives.
Beginning in March, applications will be available on the city website. Eligibility will be determined by the city's animal control staff. Pets must be properly licensed and vaccinated. Procedures will be performed at Animal Friends in Ohio Township, Animal Rescue League in Homewood and Western Pennsylvania Humane Society on the North Side.
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