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Humane Society reels in grant

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One of the most common reasons pets are surrendered to local shelters is the lack of affordable pet wellness, training and education programs. Due to cost and other barriers, pets in under-resourced communities often do not have access to basic veterinary care such as spay/neuter services, vaccinations, dental care and other medical and preventative care.

With a $52,500 grant from PetSmart Charities, the Doña Ana County Humane Society aims to support pets and pet parents in need of these services through the Animal Relief Fund, which helps pet owners in under-resourced communities receive vouchers to be used for emergency, quality-of-life and preventive veterinary care.

“We know how hard pet parents in our county work to make ends meet,” said Doña Ana County Humane Society Executive Director April Anaya. “With support from PetSmart Charities, families in need are able to access life-saving medical care for their pets and not be forced to make tough decisions, like surrendering their pets to already overcrowded shelters and rescue organizations.”

“Pets are family, and we know in times of uncertainty, pet parents will do whatever they can to care for their beloved pets,” said Jenny Aho, regional relationship manager at PetSmart Charities. “Whether for emergency care or preventative care to avoid costly treatment, the Animal Relief Fund will ensure essential and affordable pet care is accessible to the Doña Ana County community.”

Since 1994, through its partnership with nearly 4,000 humane societies, SPCAs and pet rescues across North America, PetSmart Charities has helped more than 9 million pets to find loving homes via its in-store adoption program in over 1,650 PetSmart® stores. The leading funder of animal welfare has also donated nearly $400 million to positively impact communities, to connect people and pets, to help preserve families and to improve access to veterinary care through initiatives like this with the Doña Ana County Humane Society.  

For more information, call (575) 647-4808 or email dachslc@gmail.com.

pets, shelter, dog, cat, stray, SPCA, humane society, PetSmart

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