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WHAT: In continuation of the Big Fix for Big D initiative, the SPCA of Texas is now offering 600 additional free spay and neuter surgeries, vaccinations and registration for animals in eight of the highest-need zip code areas in Dallas on a first come, first served basis at any of its three clinics. The zip codes are: 75211, 75212, 75216, 75217, 75224, 75227, 75228 and 75241.
For more information or to make an appointment, pet owners living in any of the eight Big Fix for Big D zip codes can call 214-742-SPCA (7722) during regular business. This offer is made possible thanks to a generous donor.
WHEN/WHERE:
Tuesday through Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Myron K. Martin Spay/Neuter & Wellness Clinic (West Dallas)
2400 Lone Star Drive
Dallas, TX 75212
Tuesday through Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Mary Spencer Spay/Neuter & Wellness Clinic at Village Fair (South Dallas)
4830 Village Fair Drive
Dallas, TX 75224
Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Russell H. Perry Spay/Neuter & Wellness Clinic (McKinney)
8411 Stacy Road
McKinney, TX 75070
WHY: Spaying, neutering and vaccinating pets saves lives by preventing unwanted litters, keeping thousands of animals off the streets and stopping the spread of dangerous illnesses like Parvo and Distemper.
Having pets spayed and neutered is the most important way to prevent pet overpopulation and ensuring animals live happy, healthy lives in loving homes by decreasing roaming tendencies, aggression and preventing certain forms of cancer in pets. And vaccinating them ensures that their immune systems can protect them from dangerous and life-threatening viruses and bacteria. Texas law also requires Rabies vaccinations. Further, veterinary wellness care is a critical component of preventative care for cats and dogs.
About Big Fix for Big D
The Big Fix for Big D initiative is a multi-year effort of four community partners to spay or neuter tens of thousands of pets in Dallas to significantly diminish numbers of unwanted litters, with the ultimate goal of reducing euthanasia at Dallas Animal Services and Adoption Center. Through the Big Fix for Big D initiative, the City of Dallas Animal Services and Adoption Center (DAS), Spay Neuter Network (formerly Kaufman County Animal Awareness Project, KCAAP), Metroplex Animal Coalition (MAC) and the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals of Texas (SPCA of Texas), will offer free spay/neuter surgeries, vaccinations and registration.
Launched in June 2012, the Big Fix for Big D project in its first year targeted owned dogs and cats and feral/free-roaming cats in 18 Dallas zip codes located south of I-30. The goal is to decrease animal intakes at Dallas Animal Services and Adoption Center. For more information, visit www.BigFixforBigD.com.
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