FREE Spay/Neuter for Cats!

4000 N Silverbell Rd, Tucson AZ

Description

Pima Animal Care Center is holding a free spay and neuter event called Snip ‘N’ Tip for community cats March 18-20 in PACC’s Multi-Purpose Room, 4000 North Silverbell Road. Community cats are cats that prefer to live outdoors. The event is part of PACC’s expanded Community Cat Trap-Neuter-Return Program (TNR). The Snip ‘N’ Tip event is one of several programs in the works to ramp up the Community Cat TNR Program in Pima County. TNR is the humane and effective way to reduce the number of cats living on the streets in Pima County. It improves the overall health of the cats and prevents future generations of kittens from being born outside. The event is only for outdoor community cats and kittens living in Pima County. Kittens should weigh at least 1.5 pounds and have a committed caretaker to monitor them after surgery. Anyone can participate by bringing in an outdoor cat in a secure cat carrier or trap. People who bring cats will be responsible for returning them back to their neighborhood. By bringing in cats, people can support a participating 501c3 shelter, rescue, or TNR organization. These non-profit partners will receive $10 per cat and will be eligible for additional prizes. Incentives have been generously provided through donations. If people need a trap or carrier, they can contact PACC’s Community Cat Program by completing a web form at pima.gov/communitycats or calling . They can sign up for the event at app.waitwhile.com/book/snipntip. All cats will receive: •Brief exam by licensed veterinarian •FVRCP (Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, Panleukopenia) vaccines •Rabies vaccines •Parasite treatment as needed •Minor medical care as needed •Microchip implantation •An eartip (humanely conducted under anesthesia) •Female cats will also receive a green tattoo next to spay site (humanely conducted under anesthesia) Drop-off hours are: •Friday, March 18, 3 to 6 p.m. •Saturday, March 19, 7 a.m. to noon •Saturday, March 19, 3 to 6 p.m. •Sunday, March 20, 7 a.m. to noon When signing up through the link, trappers will be notified when the cats are ready for pick up. This event was made possible by Friends of Pima Animal Care Center, Petco Love, Clara Lee Arnold, Melinda Correll and Bonnie Kay.