Delco SPCA to Host Spay Day; Appointment Needed

MEDIA–The will host its third Spay Day on Tuesday, Nov. 29, where cats will be spayed and neutered for just $10. This offer is by-appointment only and availability is limited.

"Controlling the pet population, cats in particular, is of dire importance, especially with and currently no laws in place for cats," said Director of Community Relations Justina Calgiano.

The normal low cost of spaying and neutering a cat at the Delaware County SPCA is $50.

As the Delaware County SPCA moves toward becoming a life-saving shelter by July of 2012, the Spay Day subsidized spay/neuter program is just one of many preventative programs it continues to put in place, along with low-cost public veterinary clinics, a pet food bank, regional vaccination and microchipping clinics and aggressive adoption specials.

The SPCA hosted Spay Days in February and July, as well.

Aside from the benefit of controlling the pet overpopulation, spaying and neutering can help your cat live a happier, healthier, longer life.

According to the American Humane Association, spaying eliminates the constant crying and nervous pacing of a female cat in heat. Neutering of male cats can prevent certain behaviors such as urine marking, aggression and the urge to roam. Additionally, spaying females prior to their first heat cycle nearly eliminates the risk of breast cancer and totally prevents uterine infections and uterine cancer. Neutering males prevents testicular cancer and enlargement of the prostate gland, and greatly reduces their risk for perianal tumors.

Rabies, Distemper and Leukemia vaccines will also be available at a special low-priced $10. Microchips and FeLV/FIV combo tests will be specially discounted at $25. Preventative services will be available at the regularly discounted price.

To make an appointment call 610-566-1370, option 3. All cats must arrive in hard plastic carriers. Preference will be given to Delaware County residents. The Delaware County SPCA Adoption Center is located at 555 Sandy Bank Road in Media.