Spay Day USA 2006 Sees More Than 1100 Cats Fixed

The event served kitties in Salem, Portland, Woodburn, Newberg, Gresham, Forest Grove, Hillsboro, Sherwood, North Plains, and Tigard

Photo Courtesy: spayoregon.org

(SALEM) - The results are in: Thanks to a major team effort, more cats than ever before were helped during the fifth annual Tom & Mom Cat Special $10 spay/neuter event in honor of Spay Day USA. Breaking all past records, over 1,100 qualified cats were fixed. Here's what one recipient had to say: "Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to be able to have my cat spayed. She is doing great, and my mind is at ease" ~ L.E. The breakdown is as follows: 42 Veterinary clinics in 5 counties participated to complete a total of 652 male cat neuters and 328 female cat spays (participating vets and details at www.spayoregon.org). Organizers say that by lowering their prices and participating in this event, they are showing their commitment to reducing feline overpopulation in our communities. An additional 185+ female cats were spayed through the participating non-profits' existing spay/neuter programs. The Tom and Mom Cat Special was made possible as a team effort with: Indigo Rescue, www.indigorescue.org

Salem Friends of Felines, www.salemfriendsoffelines.org

POPPPA Inc, www.POPPAinc.org

Spay Today!, www.spaytoday.org

Friends of Shelter Animals

Cherish the Animals

Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon, www.feralcats.com

Cat Adoption Team, catadoptionteam.org

Those behind the effort say they also wish to thank the event sponsors for providing the funding for the female cat spay subsidies and the over-flow to other programs. Thanks to them it is reported, no cat in need was turned away. The event sponsors were the Portland Music Company, Pet Cross (PIB) and the Doris Day Animal Foundation A list of the 42 participating veterinary clinics who generously gave of their time and expertise can be found at www.spayoregon.org