(File Photo taken by Frank Sparks in 2020)

(Center Twp., Beaver County, Pa.) The Beaver County Humane Society (BCHS) has expanded its high-volume, low-cost spay/neuter clinics for cats to three days each week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Susan Salyards executive Director of the Humane Society said in a release “In this tough economy, we are excited
to be able to offer low-cost spay and neuter surgeries valued at hundreds of dollars at a discounted rate, making altering cats easy and affordable.”

Just one un-altered female cat and her mate can produce 11,801 kittens within five years, due to frequent breeding cycles that can start as early as five months of age. During “kitten season,” animal shelters and rescue groups are inundated with far more animals than there are potential new homes. Spaying or neutering is the best way to reduce the number of unwanted and stray animals, and the right thing to do for the cats. In addition to the behavioral benefits of spaying/neutering—reducing or eliminating spraying, incessant howling, aggression, fighting, and other undesirable (and often stressful) behaviors.

The procedure can also help cats live a longer, healthier life by virtually eliminating the risk of reproductive organ cancers and disorders.
Salyards said that “Spay and neuter is good for you, your pet, and our community” “We are committed to saving animals’ lives through spay/neuter. This endeavor is an important part of our mission to help significantly reduce the overpopulation of pets.”
For owned cats, packages range from $65 to $150 per cat to perform feline spay/neuter surgery (including all care and basic vaccinations). Feral cat spay and neuter packages range from $50 to $115 per cat.
Donations that BCHS receives from private individuals and organizations typically cover 60% of the clinic expenses, enabling BCHS to offer this low-cost service to the public as well as area animal rescue groups at reduced rates.
People with cats who wish to take advantage of the low cost spay/neuter surgeries do not need to be residents of Beaver County; however, they must schedule an appointment online and pay in advance. For more information on this program or to schedule appointments, please visit:
https://beavercountyhumanesociety.org/tnr-and-owned-cat-surgery-prices/ or call 724-775-5801 extension 192.