SPCA Florida and TLC PetSnip of Lakeland have joined forces to combat Polk County’s animal overpopulation.
An important component of reducing pet overpopulation is to spay and neuter community free-roaming animals. By taking the simple steps to spay and neuter animals, this keeps unwanted animals from being born and brought into shelters where they may possibly be euthanized.
With a current Veterinarian shortage at SPCA Florida, the partnership with TLC PetSnip will not only assist surgery needs at SPCA Florida but also the community. On a weekly basis, TLC PetSnip will spay and neuter community cats brought in through SPCA Florida’s Community Cat Trapper.
“We are glad SPCA Florida reached out for our help with community cat sterilizations. The community and feral cat population in Polk County directly affect the high euthanasia rate at Polk County Animal Control and we are working to provide solutions that prevent unwanted litters of kittens from entering the shelter. With SPCA Florida being able to trap and release and us doing the surgery we can wait to see the community-wide impact. We feel that working together as a community is the only way we are going to achieve a no-kill Polk County,”; said Emily Lorenzano, TLC PetSnip Executive Director
Community cat sterilization is a key component to becoming a No Kill County. The No Kill Polk County Initiative involves many partnerships and collaborative efforts within local organizations, such as SPCA Florida and TLC PetSnip.
“SPCA Florida is grateful to TLC PetSnip for their veterinary assistance. Many of the citizens SPCA Florida help are elderly and need help to sterilize their cats. By working together, we can provide seniors and those with disabilities the support they need, while reducing unwanted births,” said Shelley Thayer, Executive Director, SPCA Florida.