Baypath Humane Society Receives PetSmart Charities(R) Grant to Help Curb Animal Overpopulation in our Community

Baypath Humane Society is proud to announce that PetSmart Charities® has generously awarded the rescue organization with a grant for $19,620 to help fight animal overpopulation. The grant covers spay/neuters and rabies vaccines for kittens, stray/feral cats, and some owned cats in Hopkinton and Milford.

Spaying and neutering our pets is the most important way to can curb animal overpopulation and ensure the humane treatment of animals. This safe, inexpensive surgery also helps improve cats’ overall health, protecting them from many diseases, such as uterine, ovarian, breast, and prostate cancer. It also eliminates many undesirable behaviors such as marking and howling.

Community services:

· Low-cost spay/neuters for owned cats in our community. In partnership with PetSmart Charities, Baypath Humane Society is able to offer Hopkinton and Milford residents the ability to get their cats spayed/neutered for just $35 through the Catmobile. Thanks to the Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society, the Catmobile will be at Baypath on the 4th Thursday of every month. An appointment is required. Please book this via the Catmobile’s web site at http://mrfrs.org/catmobile or 978-465-1940.

· Free spay/neuters for stray or feral cats. If you know of stray or feral cats in Hopkinton or Milford, please contact us at TNR@baypathhumane.org. We humanely trap, spay/neuter the cats for free, and release them to the same area. Learn more about the program at www.baypathhumane.org/feral-felines.

· Homes for stray/unwanted kittens. If you see stray kittens in the area, please contact Baypath Humane at TNR@baypathhumane.org as soon as possible so we can get them medical attention, socialize them, and find them loving homes.

“Spaying or neutering your pet is the single most important way to prevent animal cruelty,” said Executive Director Elizabeth Jefferis. “According to the Humane Society of the US, there are more than 400,000 stray cats in Massachusetts alone. Sadly, this results in many cats being unnecessarily destroyed each year. You can make a real difference in the overpopulation problem by spaying or neutering your own pets and educating others about the importance of doing so.”

About PetSmart Charities:

PetSmart Charities, Inc. is a nonprofit animal welfare organization that saves the lives of homeless pets. More than 400,000 dogs and cats find homes each year through our adoption program in all PetSmart® stores and our sponsored adoption events. PetSmart Charities grants more money to directly help pets in need than any other animal welfare group in North America, with a focus on funding spay/neuter services that help communities solve pet overpopulation. PetSmart Charities is a 501(c)(3) organization, separate from PetSmart, Inc.

About Baypath Humane Society

Baypath Humane Society of Hopkinton is dedicated to providing shelter, care, humane treatment, and loving homes for stray and unwanted companion animals. We seek to serve our community by fostering relationships, promoting education, and making a positive impact on pet overpopulation. Follow us at www.facebook.com/baypathhumane.