Spaying or neutering is one of the greatest gifts you can provide your pet, your family, and your Healthy Communities. Spay/neuter has a di- community. These routine medical procedures not rect impact on the incidence of dog bites in only help control pet overpopulation, but they may a community. The majority of dog bites (60– also prevent medical and behavioral problems from 80 percent) are caused by intact male dogs. developing, allowing your pet to lead a longer, Pregnant or nursing female dogs are more healthier and happier life. likely to bite as well. Reducing your pet’s likelihood of biting or fighting may also help protect you from potential legal action. What is spay/neuter? Spayed/neutered pets are less likely to en- Treasure Coast The word “spay” refers to the sterilization of female gage in behaviors that could cause problems. pets. The term “neuter,” while more commonly used to refer to the castration of male pets, can be No More Homeless Pets. Spay/neuter direct- Low Cost used to describe the sterilization of either female or ly impacts the number of animals that lose male pets. their lives in our shelters and on our streets. Having your pet spayed or neutered frees up

homes for homeless pets that are already Spay & Neuter What are some benefits of spay/ neuter? born. By getting your pet fixed, you are part of the campaign to reach the day when there Healthy Pets. Spay/neuter improves your pet’s are truly no more homeless pets! health, reducing or eliminating the risk of certain Programs cancers and other diseases. Because spay/neuter often reduces the t e n d e n c y t o fight with other Will my pet’s behavior change after animals, it also protects your pet from fight-related the surgery? & Vouchers injuries and from dangerous viruses spread through Spay/neuter can result in some behavior bite wounds. Spayed/neutered animals wander less changes – for the better! Spayed or neutered and stay closer to home. As a result, they are less pets are often less aggressive, more relaxed, likely to be lost or hit by cars. and even more affectionate. Contrary to what some people fear, pets show no signs Happy Families. Spay/neuter reduces or elim- of “missing” mating or breeding. Rather, inates spraying (marking objects with a spray they are more content without those raging of urine), yowling/howling, escaping, and hormones. other troublesome behaviors. You won’t have to deal with the mess or the inconvenience of a pet in heat (or a male pet reacting to a fe- male in heat). You’ll be saved the considera- ble amount of time, money, and hassle (not to mention property damage!) involved in raising litters of puppies or kittens. Operation CatSnip of the Treasure Coast, Inc.

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Operation SOS Domino's Cat Rescue League ST. LUCIE COUNTY - - 772 222 7717 P.O. Box 1608 https://www.operationsos.net/ City of Fort Pierce Animal Control Palm City, FL 34990 SOS operates a state-of-the art mobile veteri- City Hall – Code Enforcement 772-781-5592 nd nary clinic offering spay-neuter surgeries for in- 100 N. US 1, 2 floor http://www.dominoshouse.org/ come-qualified residents. They have scheduled Fort Pierce, FL 34950 772-467-3720 stops in St. Lucie and Okeechobee Counties. Vouchers available for low cost cat spay/neuter https://www.cityoffortpierce.com/334/Spay- Also participates in City of Fort Pierce, City of surgery. Neuter-Program Port St. Lucie, and unincorporated St. Lucie All residents of the City of Fort Pierce are eligi- County voucher and community cat TNVR pro- grams INDIAN RIVER COUNTY ble to receive a reduced cost or free voucher. Fees for additional services may apply. Humane Society of Vero Beach and Rescue Adoption, Inc. Indian River County City of Port St. Lucie Animal Control 3802 Oleander Ave. 6230 77th Street 1133 S.W. S. Macedo Blvd. Fort Pierce, FL 34982 Vero Beach, Florida 32967 - - Port St. Lucie, FL 34983 772 618 3334 - - 772 388 0801 772-871-5042 http://www.rescueadoption.org/ - - https://www.hsvb.org/animal wellness clinic.html https://www.cityofpsl.com/government/ HSVB has an Animal Wellness Clinic to help you United for Animals departments/police/animal-control/spay-and- control the costs of having your animals spayed P.O. Box 3307 neuter and neutered. They offer city residents certificates for free Ft. Pierce, FL 34948 772-979-4008 spay/neuter services with simple qualifying - https://unitedway4animal.wixsite.com/mysite H.A.L.O. No Kill Rescue requirements. 710 Jackson Street or Indian River Mall UFA participates in local TNVR Community Cat pro- Sebastian, FL 32958 Vero Beach, FL grams and provides referral services and assistance St. Lucie County Animal Safety 772-589-7297 772-778-8798 with local free and low cost spay/neuter programs 15305 W. Midway Rd https://www.halorescuefl.org/ Ft. Pierce, FL 34945 primarily for unincorporated St. Lucie County and City Low cost vouchers for several local veterinarians 772-462-8120 of Fort Pierce residents. We also provide extra need- available at both HALO locations. https://www.stlucieco.gov/departments- ed services including, when needed, transportation. services/a-z/public-safety/animal-safety- service-protection/spay-neuter-programs Raining Cats Rescue MARTIN COUNTY Offers free spay/neuter surgery to county resi- Vero Beach, FL 772-464-3981 Diane dents in the unincorporated areas of the coun- Humane Society of the Treasure Coast https://www.facebook.com/rainingcatsrescueinc/ ty. Fees for additional services may apply. 4100 S.W. Leighton Farm Avenue Palm City, FL 34990 Special voucher prices honored by Crossroads Animal Hospital in Vero Beach. Dogs & Cats Forever 772-223-8822

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Fort Pierce, Florida 34981 Dogs and Cats are spayed/neutered, micro- Indian River Community Cats chipped, given rabies vaccination (If 4 months old Vero Beach, FL 772-489-5454 772-913-3333 @ the time of surgery), appropriate pain medica- http://www.dogsandcatsforever.com/ tions, and nail clipping. Rabbits receive spay/ http://www.indianrivercommunitycats.org/ Pick up vouchers at the shelter for low-cost neuter only and must be 4 months and 2 lbs. Low cost spay/neuters and vaccinations for com- sterilizations that are honored at local animal (breed dependent). You can also purchase a dog munity/feral/un-owned cats. hospitals in the area. voucher to be used at participating veterinarians. Dr. Dan’s Animal Hospital Caring Fields Felines 1624 14th Avenue Operation CatSnip Vero Beach, FL 772-293-4621 P.O. Box 1693 772-562-8468 http://operationcatsniptc.com/ Palm City, FL 34991 - - FREE TNVR program for residents of Indian River Offers low cost spay/neuter/vaccinate package 772 463 7386 County. We have traps for rent for anyone interest- for all cats. Participates in City of Fort Pierce, https://www.cffelines.org/ - ed in this. All cats are spayed or neutered, micro- City of Port St. Lucie, and unincorporated St. Their voucher program offers low cost spay/neuter certificates for all cat sterilizations that can be used chipped, rabies vaccinated and eartipped...all at no Lucie County community cat TNVR programs. at a Martin County animal hospital. charge. With info from www.flaspay.com