The BC SPCA is offering free spay/neuter cat clinics in a number of locations during the next month to help reduce the number of abandoned and unwanted kittens.

“Each year, we take in thousands of unwanted kittens and we know that many more are abandoned to die in our communities,” says Lorie Chortyk, general manager of community relations for the BC SPCA. “It is such a tragedy because pet overpopulation is a preventable problem.”

On Sunday, February 26 the BC SPCA Vancouver Animal Hospital will hold a free clinic for feral and loosely-owned cats at 1245 East 7th Avenue. The clinic will include medical examinations, spay/neuter operations, vaccinations, permanent identification and treatment for medical issues.

Feral cat clinics are also planned for March 16 and March 28 at the BC SPCA’s spay/neuter clinics in Prince George and Kamloops, respectively.

All appointments must be booked in advance.  For details call the BC SPCA Vancouver Animal Hospital (604-879-3571), the Prince George Spay/Neuter Clinic (250-562-5556), the Kamloops Spay/Neuter Clinic (250-376-6055).

In Chilliwack, the BC SPCA is teaming up with Dr. Kuldeep Chahal of Cheamview Veterinary Clinic and Dr. Kulvinder Grewal of Family Pet Hospital to offer free cat spay/neuter surgeries for local farmers who have colonies of cats, First Nations areas and low-income pet guardians (appointments are already fully booked for this year).

Staff and volunteers dedicate their time to helping out at the Vancouver spay/neuter clinic.

The BC SPCA is a non-profit organization funded primarily by public donations. Our mission is to prevent cruelty and to promote the welfare of animals through a wide range of services, including cruelty investigations, emergency rescue and treatment, sheltering and adoption of homeless and abused animals, humane education, advocacy, farm animal welfare, spay/neuter programs, and wildlife rescue and rehabilitation.