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Tom & Mom Cat Special
Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Program
Helps Struggling Families Keep Their Pets


With
so many people experiencing economic hardship, the need has never been greater.

During the economic downturn, the organizations that coordinate the annual Tom & Mom Cat Special have all seen a rise in the number of phone calls from folks looking for help for their pets – whether it is for medical care, spay/neuter assistance, or food and supplies.

The Tom & Mom Cat team is made up of local Portland/Salem-area animal rescue and welfare groups who have teamed up with participating veterinary clinics to underwrite $10 neuter and $20 spay surgeries on cats from economically stressed households.  This program runs through St. Patrick’s Day (March 17).

UPDATE (6/10/2010)

This year’s Tom & Mom Cat Special Spay/Neuter Program was a great success. Thanks to our supporters and our fabulous veterinary partners, we surpassed our goal – over 1055 felines were altered this year! In addition to helping these cats, we also referred hundreds of community members who did not meet the income restrictions to other low-cost spay/neuter options.

Who are our heros?

Animal Medical Clinic • Barclay Hills Animal Clinic • Best Friends Veterinary Medical Center • Bethany Family Pet Clinic • Broadway Veterinary Clinic • Clackamas County Veterinary Clinic • Community Pet Clinic - Tigard • Companion Pet Clinic of Clackamas • Crossroads Veterinary Hospital • Family Pet Clinic of Newberg • Forest Heights Veterinary Clinic • Greenway Pet Clinic • Moreland Veterinary Hospital • Mt. Tabor Vet Clinic • Newberg Veterinary Hospital • Oswego Vet Hospital • Pacific Avenue Veterinary Clinic • Pacific Veterinary Hospital • Salmon Creek - Companion Pet Clinic • Santiam Equine Cordon Rd. Vet Clinic • Sherwood Family Pet Clinic • St. Johns Veterinary Clinic • Stark Street Animal Clinic • The Cat Doctor • Tigard Animal Hospital • Town & Country Animal Hospital • Valley Pet Hospital • Village at Main Veterinary Hospital • Vista Pet Hospital • Walnut Street Veterinary • Willamette Valley Animal Hospital

Did you miss your chance to get your cat spayed or neutered?

You can still do the right thing! We encourage you to follow the Resources in Oregon link for many more options.

 

What's the problem?

Cats multiply like rabbits!


It's NOT just rabbits that multiply like rabbits...

Every year, Oregon shelters are forced to end the lives of tens of thousands of unwanted pets.

Even though Portland has been named one of the most pet-friendly cities in the US, the news is not friendly for our feline friends here:

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How does the Tom & Mom Cat Special work?

All appointments fall between Valentines Day, February 14 and St. Patrick's Day, March 17. Aptly name Venus and Cupid

Surgeries are performed by participating veterinarians. Note: The participating veterinarians reserve the right to refuse to spay or neuter any cat deemed unfit for surgery at the time of appointment.

Clients are responsible for paying the veterinarian $10 for male neuters or $20 for female spays on the day of the surgery.  Cash only, please. The clinics will provide after-surgery care instructions.

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Who is eligible?

Note: Some but not all of the participating clinics accept feral cats. An additional resource is the Feral Cat Coalition. CLICK HERE to learn more about it.

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How is this program being funded?

Every participating veterinary clinic has generously committed to neutering a minimum of 10 male cats (Toms) for $10 each. Many clinics have also agreed to spay a limited number of female cats (Moms) for a $20 charge, plus an additional $25 which is paid by the organizing non-profit organizations and the event sponsors.

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But what do the cats think of this?

Remember that life in general is harder for cats that have not been neutered or spayed. Remember that the act of procreation is not something Fluffy does with joy – we're talking straight hormones here. Think "unbearable itch" rather than "pleasurable act". And Springtime is the worst.

In addition to being an effective and humane means of decreasing the euthanasia of homeless animals in shelters, neutering pets is an essential component of good pet health care.  It may also eliminate undesirable behaviors such as fighting, spraying and roaming.  This, in turn, helps prevent injury and veterinary expenses.

For a fun (but not entirely fanciful) view of how a pet views this issue, double-click on the lower "Play" button to watch this great music video created by Alliance for Humane Action


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