Spay-Neuter Assistance Program now available for Cypress County

“I just am really proud that Cypress County’s taken this initiative because it is the first time that we have contributed to the SNAP program, and I think it’ll be quite successful,” Mast said.

“I can see us continuing on and working with the TNR [Trap Neuter Return] programs as well. I think we can make a difference, and I’m proud of that.”

Stacey Fettig is the shelter director at the SPCA, she said they are excited to collaborate with Cypress County and help as many animals as possible.

Adding it’s a simple application process.

“They go to our website and fill out the form to see if they qualify,” Fettig said.

“They will need to show proof of income, and they will get called or emailed back to see if they are approved.”

A portion of the costs can be provided based on income, with surgeries completed at Cypress View Veterinary Clinic.

Fettig said it’s important to be able to help keep the costs down to spay and neuter cats and dogs.

“We know with the economy, veterinarian costs have risen a lot, especially in the last few years,” Fettig said.

“We would like every animal to be spayed and neutered to prevent overcrowding in shelters, euthanasias, a healthier, happier animal.”

Mast hopes the adoption of this program will also help reduce the influx of cats being abandoned in the county.

“It’s reached, to me, epic proportions and not only are pound services overwhelmed, so are all the rescues, the volunteer organizations and the rescues,” Mast said.

Residents of Medicine Hat as well as those in Cypress County and it’s hamlets are able to apply for the SNAP program, with hopes to see the Town of Redcliff join in the future.

As the communities and organizations work to control the cat and dog population.

by Jesse Gill

Spay-Neuter Assistance Program now available for Cypress County

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