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El Paso Spay-A-Thon neuters 450 pets
Summary
El Paso Animal Services and the El Paso Community Foundation held a second annual Spay-A-Thon March 13–15 that spayed and neutered 450 owned pets, funded by donations and a $10,000 matching contribution.
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El Paso Animal Services and the El Paso Community Foundation held their second annual public Spay-A-Thon from March 13 through March 15. Two high-volume veterinary teams performed spay and neuter surgeries for 450 owned pets during the event. The procedures were funded by donations to Friends of El Paso Animal Services and a $10,000 matching contribution from the Borderland Rescue Fund and Trev's Ranch Last Litter Fund. Since resuming public spay and neuter services in September 2022, the department has performed procedures on more than 3,100 owned pets. Officials said the department intends to continue working with community partners to expand access to affordable and no-cost spay and neuter services across the Borderland.
Key details:
- The second annual public Spay-A-Thon took place March 13–15 through a partnership between El Paso Animal Services and the El Paso Community Foundation.
- Two traveling high-volume veterinary teams spayed or neutered 450 owned pets during the three-day event.
- Surgeries were funded by donations to Friends of El Paso Animal Services and a $10,000 matching contribution from the Borderland Rescue Fund and Trev's Ranch Last Litter Fund.
- Since September 2022, El Paso Animal Services has performed procedures on more than 3,100 owned pets as it resumed public spay and neuter services.
- Officials emphasized that access to affordable spay and neuter services supports pet health, helps keep families together, and can reduce the number of animals in shelters and on the streets.
Summary:
The Spay-A-Thon provided a large number of affordable surgeries and highlighted partnerships that support pet care in the community. Officials reported that the department remains committed to expanding access to affordable and no-cost spay and neuter services, and that community sponsorship through Friends of El Paso Animal Services is one source of funding for future efforts.
