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AWS Spay/Neuter Programs
 Overpopulaton of dogs and cats in Maine causes inexcusable suffering for the animals. For many pet owners, financial limitations prohibit the necessary surgery. To alleviate this growing statewide problem, there are some programs available to assist those clients with financial needs.
Why Spay or Neuter Your Cat?
- Spaying and neutering has a positive effect on your cat's personality. Your cat will roam less, fight less, and be more focused on his or her human family.
- Your cat will live longer, with less chance of many common cancers.
- You will help prevent the suffering and deaths of unwanted kittens.
- It is a myth that your cat will become fat and lazy. Only too much food and a lack of exercise will cause your pet to become obese.
- Responsible pet ownership includes teaching your children about the terrible cat overpopulation problem. Show them how to solve it by spaying and neutering your cat today!
Let us help you with spaying or neutering your cat or dog! The programs below are designed to assist folks who cannot afford the full veterinary costs.
Friends of Animals: A nationwide program that offers assistance via certificates. These certificates are available for any income level. For more information or to purchase, please call 1-800-321-7387, or log on to their website, www.friendsofanimals.org
State of Maine Help Fix ME Program: This program is available to residents of Maine that are on certain forms on state assistance. Call the 1-800-367-1317 number for more information.
Cleo Fund: This program helps fix cats, mixed breed dogs, and rabbits. Call 207-773-6221.
AWS Year of The Cat- It's Cool to be Fixed! We designated the year 2001 as "The Year of the Cat" and our continuing program is available to help low income residents in our contract towns who cannot afford the Friends of Animals program (listed above) and are on some form of financial assistance. We do not want you to delay having your cat spayed or neutered, so please call today for details.
If none of these programs meet your specific needs, contact us at (207)985-3244 and we will do everything we can to help you.
How to Purchase a Certificate: Certificates are available at the shelter in West Kennebunk, via phone and drop-in on Mondays through Fridays after an interview process. Proof of financial assistance such as food stamps, TANF, and MaineCare is required.
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