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By Jen Jones For The Beacon
Everyone in the community has a responsibility to help control the stray and unwanted cat and dog population . For some families the cost of spaying or neutering their pet is too high , and they simply can ’ t afford to do the right thing . The Coshocton County Animal Shelter and HATA announced a new low-cost provider for Coshocton and surrounding counties . AlterClinic visited the shelter in February and has assisted 16 animals so far with spay and neuter services . The dates for upcoming clinics are Wednesday , April 2 ; Wednesday , June 4 ; Wednesday , Aug . 13 ; and Wednesday , Oct . 8 .
These are transportation clinics . That means AlterClinic will meet families at the Coshocton County Animal Shelter to pick up the animals , take them back to their clinic for surgery and return the animals later that same day .
You must make an appointment for the transportation
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clinics by calling 234-804-3064 . The clinic will take your information and call you the week before the scheduled transport with appointment details . Right now transport is only available for spay and neuter surgeries . If needed , pets can receive vaccinations and microchipping while at the clinic for surgery .
The cost for the transportation is $ 5 per pet . Payment for surgery is due when the appointment is made . Pets will be dropped off around 7 a . m . and will need to be picked up at 5 p . m . People outside Coshocton County are eligible to use the transportation clinics .
The cost for the surgeries is cat spay at $ 75 , cat neuter at $ 65 , dog spay at $ 142 or more , and dog neuter at $ 120 or more . More information on these costs can be obtained by calling the clinic .
Hayley Sturtz , shelter manager , said they saw thousands of dogs and cats last year and are hoping by offering these clinics that the number will be reduced . Rescues and shelters are full across the state .
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“ We want to remind our community that we are the only open admission serving Coshocton County dogs and cats . We are always accepting animals ,” she said . “ Young cats can become pregnant at 4 months of age , and as we see warmer temperatures year round now , the breeding seasons don ’ t have the lulls they once did . Fixing the strays you feed is one of the most important steps one can take , and this clinic |
accepts trapped cats , which is an incredibly important service .” The Coshocton County Animal Shelter is a 501 ( c )( 3 ) nonprofit and is constantly providing veterinary care to animals that need help . Donations are accepted to help with its mission .
The shelter is located at 21755 Township Road 164 in Coshocton . For more information email hataofccas @ yahoo . com or call 740-622-9741 .
Hayley Sturtz , shelter manager , said they saw thousands of dogs and cats last year and are hoping by offering these clinics that the number will be reduced . Rescues and shelters are full across the state .
Make an appointment for AlterClinic transportation clinics by calling
234-804-3064 .
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