All around the country animal advocates are preparing to celebrate National Spay / Neuter Month in February. Check in with your local humane society or veterinarian’s office to see what they are doing to help solve our country’s pet overpopulation problem. Here are some programs in the areas where we work:

Cook and Will County, IL residents can have their dogs, cats, or ferrets spayed/neutered during the month of February andreceive a $40 rebate.

How the rebate program works in Cook County:

1. Call your veterinarian to ask if she/he is participating in the Cook County or Will County spay/neuter rebate program.

2. Schedule an appointment in February with a participating veterinarian.

3. Bring your cat, dog or ferret in for spay/neuter surgery. Limit is two pets per household.

4. Pay your veterinarian for the surgery, minus the $40 rebate

5. Veterinarians receive a $40 rebate for each spay/neuter performed during the month of February.

6. Owners must have proof that pets are current on rabies and other vaccinations.

Will County offers a very similar program. For details, contact your participating veterinarian or Will County Animal Control (815) 462-5633.

Click here for a downloadable flyer and help us spread the word!

Coastal Mississippi continues to offer everyday low-cost spay/neuter surgeries through generous funding from the ASPCA, United Animal Nations and other national organizations. The following are a couple of links to local services in MS:

Mississippi Spay & Neuter
Humane Society of Southern Mississippi