Residents of Cloverdale are dealing with a persistent and tragic homeless cat problem. The situation continues to worsen due to job loss, evictions, “no pet” policies and lack of resources to get pets spayed and neutered. Fires and COVID-19 have exacerbated the situation, and an increasing number of cats are being abandoned and/or left to reproduce.
All volunteer Feline Rescue has partnered with the Animal Hospital of Cloverdale to launch “Spay’s the Way” for qualified low income residents of Cloverdale to alter tame cats in their care. Feline Rescue will administer the program. Details and an application are available by emailing wesavecats@gmail.com. No email? Then text 707 494 5544. Appointments are limited, and preference will be given to female cats. There is a co-pay of $30, and the program covers spay/neuter surgery only. Low income qualification is based on household income or participation in a qualified assistance program (e.g. food stamps, Medi-Cal, free lunch, etc.).
It is incredibly important to spay female cats. They breed as early as four months old and can have three litters a year. Unspayed offspring multiply exponentially. Spaying prevents thousands of unwanted births in four years and over a million in eight years. (Source: Animal League of America)
For more information, to volunteer or donate, please contact FelineRescue at wesavecats@gmail.com.
