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The SPCA of Tompkins County to announced that the ASPCA®, through the New York State Animal Population Control Program, awarded a $5,000 grant for spay/neuter surgical supplies.  Spay/neuter surgical supplies like a micro-hematocrit centrifuge, temperature pumps, forceps, clippers, blades and more are essential for a successful and ongoing spay neuter program to continue the SPCA’s work to diminish pet overpopulation.

Jim Bouderau, executive director,  says “The behind-the-scenes equipment needed to support our spay/neuter program is something that most folks don’t think about, but are obviously critical for our surgical program.  We are so grateful that the ASPCA recognizes this need and has been so generous to our shelter.”

Earlier in the year, the ASPCA® Animal Population Control Program funded the purchase of a new animal transport vehicle and provided another grant to support low-cost spay/neuter surgeries for the pets of low-income individuals. Bouderau continues “These are all pieces of our growing efforts. We anticipate spaying/neutering a record number – more than 2,000 – dogs and cats this year. Theoreticaly, that will prevent hundreds of thousands of unwanted animals being born in the next several years and will immediately reduce instances of abandonment, neglect, cruelty and abuse.”

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