VSNIP Suspended

Written by Administrator

Friday, 15 February 2008 23:53

Vermont Spay/Neuter Incentive Program     The Vermont Spay Neuter Incentive Program (VSNIP) is temporarily suspended due to the overwhelming demand and the lack of funds to support this important program.  In the first 19 months of service to the public, 5,210 vouchers were issued to Vermonters on a State or Federal assistance program with which to have their animals neutered and vaccinated for only $10.00.     VSNIP is funded solely by a $2.00 fee added to every dog license.  We encourage you to call your town office and thank them for collecting any delinquent dog registrations.  Licenses guarantee that a dog has received a rabies vaccination and it is important not only for the safety of the animal, but also public health.     We suggest that you use one of the other assistance programs to neuter your animal if you are unable to afford the cost of a full service veterinary office.  Please call today and prevent unwanted litters.  There simply are not enough homes to accommodate the thousands of cats and dogs euthanized in Vermont every year because of over population. For more information on low cost spay and neuter, call: SpayED, at [802] 276-9999 [clinics scheduled around the state] or The Cat Spay-Neuter Clinic in Colchester, at [802] 878-2230 or The Frontier Humane Society in Newport at, at [802] 334-7888 or Riverside Rescue in Gilman, at [802] 892-5300 or Whiskers to Tails in Wilmington, at [802] 464-0522     Limited VSNIP funds will be available in July, 2008.     Contributions to support VSNIP can be made through Vermont Volunteer Services for Animals, a 501(c)(3) organization.  Incorporated in 1986, Vermont Volunteer Services for Animals Humane Society is the Administrator of this program.  Please specify that your tax exempt donation is to support VSNIP.                     Sue Skaskiw                     VSNIP Administrator                     [802] 672-5302 < Prev   Next >