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LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF) – Spay Campbell County Tennessee Pets (SpayCC) is proud to announce it has been awarded a $3,600 grant from BISSELL Pet Foundation for spay and neuter procedures. SpayCC hopes to address overcrowding in shelters and rescues by preventing unwanted litters of cats and dogs.
“Through no fault of their own, wonderful pets end up in the shelter, said Cathy Bissell, Founder of BISSELL Pet Foundation. It’s a heartbreaking reality that BPF works to prevent through funding for spay and neuter. We are committed to helping our partners save lives.”
The funds will be used to subsidize low cost spay/neuter services through SpayCC “Happy Pets Low Cost Spay/Neuter Aid Program”. The program is open to Campbell County residents with annual income of $35,000 or less, or receive government assistance, such as food stamps. Owner cost, with approved application, for a dog under 70 pounds is $35, cats $30, this includes free, 1 year, rabies vaccination.
Watch for SpayCC sign up days advertised on WLAF as well as on SpayCC Facebook page www.Facebook.com/spayccpets or the website at www.SpayCCTNPets.com.
SpayCC President Jane Homes: “This funding will aid 124 spay/neuter services preventing, at the very least, the birth of 620 unwanted cats and dogs in our communities.”
With a mission to find every pet a home, BPF focuses their efforts on adoption, spay/neuter, microchipping and emergency support.
For more information, visit: www.SpayCCTNPets.com (WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED – 12/23/2019-6AM)
About BISSELL Pet Foundation:
BISSELL Pet Foundation is a charitable 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to help reduce the number of animals in shelters through pet adoption, spay/neuter programs, microchipping and emergency support. Founded in 2011 by Cathy Bissell, BPF is an extension of her long-standing love for animals and commitment to their welfare. BPF has since partnered with over 4,800 shelters and rescues across the U.S. and Canada to help pets find loving homes. The foundation is supported by generous donors and BISSELL Homecare, Inc where every purchase saves pets. To learn more, visit www.bissellpetfoundation.org.