Humane Society of Truckee Tahoe offering free surgeries during Spay/Neuter Awareness month

The Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe (HSTT) invites the Truckee and Tahoe community to join them for Spay/Neuter Awareness month this February in observance of World Spay Day, Feb. 23.

“Spaying or neutering your pet can be the single best decision you make for their long-term welfare,” said Kara Carstensen, outreach programs manager. “It’s also the most effective and humane means of decreasing euthanasia in shelters by combating pet overpopulation”.

To celebrate World Spay Day, HSTT, Town of Truckee Animal Services and Alpine Animal Hospital in South Lake Tahoe have teamed up to provide free spay and neuter surgeries to qualifying cats or dogs within the Truckee/Tahoe community. Those wishing to participate should fill out an application online at hstt.org. Spots are limited so pet owners are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

HSTT invites those who have already spayed or neutered their pet to get involved in Spay/Neuter Awareness month by sponsoring a spay or neuter surgery and helping to spread the word. Assisting friends and family members with having their pets spayed or neutered will prevent unwanted litters, and free up homes for already living homeless animals. Every adoptable shelter pet is worth saving, and every effort made by our community counts.

For more information, contact Kara Carstensen, HSTT’s outreach programs manager, at 530-582-2463 or kara@hstt.org. Information on HSTT can also be found at HSTT.org or by calling 530-587-5948, or follow HSTT on Facebook at Facebook.com/HumaneSocietyofTruckeeTahoe.