Inner City Pet Population Control

Over pet population is a tremendous problem throughout the United States. It can be especially difficult for a caring pet owner who is living paycheck to paycheck.

The City of Los Angeles in conjunction with the nonprofit group - Coalition for Pets and Public Safety, have launched a mobile spay and neuter program. The "Spay Mobile" will perform free spays and neuters. The complimentary rabies vaccines that are administered at this hospital on wheels insure public safety.

Over pet population is a tremendous problem throughout the United States.

The ' clinic on the go’ is a fully equipped unit that can house 25 pets. It is totally self-contained. Pets that are brought in for surgery are released the same day. The spay-mobile will be driven to various parks and community centers throughout the inner city. It is hoped that upwards of 5000 pets will be served yearly.

The idea for this mobile surgical and medical facility is not unique to Los Angeles. Dr. Robert Goldman, chief of staff, reports that it is modeled after the Texas based Spay-Neuter Assistance Program Inc.

For more information on the benefits of spaying and neutering your pet, call your veterinarian or local Animal Control Agency.