Low-cost Spay/Neuter Program Expands

The Center for Animal Health and Welfare has expanded its low-cost spay/neuter program, which allows City of Easton residents to get pets fixed for just $10.

The center started the program last year, but it was available only to South Side and West Ward residents.

Now, a grant from PetSmart Charities has allowed the center—working with the city and No Nonsense Neutering—to open the program to all city dog and cat owners.

To get a $10 voucher, visit the Easton Area Community Center at 901 Washington St. between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. The voucher must be paid for in cash.

For more information about the program, call the center at at 610-252-7722 ext 8 or the Easton Weed and Seed office at 610-438-2680. Vouchers are good until December 2014.

West Ward, Southside Pets Eligible for Reduced-Cost Spay/Neuter Deal

Easton's local no-kill shelter, the Center for Animal Health & Welfare, has received funding from PetSmart Charities® to offer low-cost spay/neuter for dogs and cats belonging to residents in the West Ward and Southside neighborhoods in the City of Easton. Easton Animal Hospital, No Nonsense Neutering and the City of Easton are also partnering in this initiative.

Beginning March 1, residents of these two neighborhoods may purchase a $10 voucher to have a dog or cat spayed/neutered. Vouchers can be purchased at Easton Area Community Center, 901 Washington St., Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and on the first and third Saturdays of the month, from 9 a.m. to noon.

Payment for the vouchers is cash-only, and the vouchers are valid through December 2014.

"Every day there are more dogs and cats being born than we have enough homes for in our community. The most effective, humane solution to this long-standing problem is spaying and neutering family pets and free roaming cats – one which we will continually advocate for in our community," said the CAHW in a statement accompanying the announcement of the reduced spay/neuter program.

For more information on the vouchers and the program, call the CAHW at 610-252-7722 ext. 8, or Easton Weed and Seed at 610-438-2680.