Many who have lower incomes struggle to find care for their pets, but one local non-profit organization seeks to offer another option for pet owners. The Animal Alliance of Greater Syracuse at the Westcott Street Cultural Fair on Sunday to spread awareness about their mission.
The Animal Alliance Of Greater Syracuse plans to help empty local shelters by opening their own clinic to offer spay and neuter services at low costs. Existing clinic “Spay And Neuter Syracuse” offers their services at a cost of $75 – but Jacqui Foss, vice president of Animal Alliance’s board, said this price is still too high.
“When we open our clinic we are hoping to have it cost less than the $75,” said Foss. Later, Foss said their new target is to offer the spay and neuter services for $25.
This lower price has been set to help ensure that everyone has access to basic care for their pet. She says that these spay and neuter services will also help the local shelters.
“Everyone deserves to be able to have a pet and we don’t want those people continuing on the problem of overpopulation. We want them to have the pets but we want them to be responsible as well,” said Foss.
The Animal Alliance Of Greater Syracuse hopes to be able to open its clinic within the next few years.
