Humane Alliance

Let’s face it. Caring for your pet can be expensive. In the current economic climate, it can be even more difficult. We know we have to provide a basic level of care. How can you do it when you are struggling financially, though?

We are very fortunate to have a low cost spay/neuter facility in our area. For $65, you can have your dog spayed or neutered. Cats cost $50 for females or $35 for males. The clinic also offers low cost vaccinations.

If that fee is still too expensive, talk with local rescue groups. Some offer free services if you meet certain income requirements or may have discount coupons if you do not.

According to its website, the facility works with about 40 rescue groups in 23 counties. Each group has designated days/locations where you can meet them at a drop-off location. They will transport your pet to Humane Alliance, where it will spend the night after surgery. You can then retrieve your pet the next day at a designated drop-off point.

We have some experience with Humane Alliance. Both Kiki and Gracie were sent there by their respective shelters. In fact, a lot of the local rescue groups and humane societies use Humane Alliance because of the reasonable cost.

What if you do not live in Western North Carolina? Check out the Humane Alliance’s website anyway. They have a search tool where you can enter your zip code. They will tell you if a low-cost clinic is located near you.

If you are involved in rescue and want to start a similar clinic in your area, I encourage you to visit the Alliance’s website. They have a section devoted to starting a clinic.

Here is the web address: humanealliance.org. Their telephone number is 828-252-2079.

One last comment: to give you some perspective about how great this service is, my vet told me he would have charged $300 to $400 to spay Gracie. If you are on a tight budget and live in WNC, check out Humane Alliance.

Rescue Mommy and Daddy