Taking the pay out of ‘spay’ – pet owners in Pelly Crossing appreciative of free three-day pet clinic

Pet owners were allowed to wait with their dogs in the recovery area at the Pelly Crossing pet clinic, held from June 1 to 3. (Courtesy/Darcy Marcotte) A group of students from Eliza Van Bibber School watch as veterinarians with the Canadian Animal Assistance Team performing surgery on a pet in Pelly Crossing as part of a special clinic. (Courtesy/Darcy Marcotte) Lusha was so nervous before the surgery, Tara Roberts held her until the anesthetic kicked in. Roberts wasn’t expecting to do that when she took Lusha, her one-year-old rescue dog, to the Pelly Crossing pet clinic. She thought she’d…

Coastal Humane Society celebrates National Pet Month; Next vaccination clinic this Wednesday

Submitted by the Coastal Humane Society At Coastal Humane Society, we understand the immeasurable value of the human-animal bond, and we never take the lives of these precious animals for granted. This month, we invite you to join us in celebrating National Pet Month by making a difference in the lives of pets and their owners. Our mission is to help people in the Outer Banks of North Carolina care for their pets, especially during challenging financial circumstances. We firmly believe that every animal deserves a loving home and proper care, regardless of financial limitations. That’s why we need your…

Animal rescue group help spay and neuter Texarkana pets | Texarkana

TEXARKANA, Ark. – Animal advocates are offering low-cost spay and neuter clinics to help combat the overpopulation of pets in the Texarkana area. Last year, the Arkansas side of the city passed an ordinance requiring pets to be spayed or neutered. The spay and neuter clinic not only helps prevent unwanted litters, or pets that get dumped and left behind, but animal advocates say it also improves or promotes the animal’s health. Friends Furrever, a local animal rescue group, is sponsoring the clinic at the Texarkana shelter. Volunteer Virginia Rice says the clinic is especially helpful for pet owners living…