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Media Release
February 10, 2012, 9:00 a.m.
Spay Day South Bend!
The 18th Annual Spay Day will take place on 2128112.
South Bend, IN, February 13, 2012 ---The 18th Annual Spay Day USA will take place on
2/28/12. South Bend Animal Care and Control (SBACC) and CARE of South Bend (CARE) have
partnered with The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) to celebrate this national day of
action,here in our community. "This is the third year that we are actively participating in this event
and we are excited to help spread the word about the importance of spay/neutering for the health
and safety of our pets and our community," stated Gary Libbey, Manager of SBACC.
South Bend Animal Care and Control and CARE of South Bend will also be continuing a local
partnership. In honor of Spay Day USA, several local veterinary clinics will be offering discounted
pricing for spay/neuter procedures, on 2/28/12. All appointments must be scheduled and paid for
in advance.
Additionally,SBACC has coordinated with The Neuter Scooter Mobile Medical Services to host a low
cost spay/neuter clinic,(cats only) for two days in February.Pre-registration is necessary. 'We are
working together to help provide affordable programs, right here in South Bend," said Valerie
Schey, CARE President. "We are thrilled with the response from our local veterinarians as we join
forces to educate and encourage humane treatment of all animals."
We invite the community to join us in one or all of the following ways: 1. Register to have your pet
spayed or neutered. 2. Sponsor the spay or neuter of at least one animal - a friend or family
members or a shelter animal awaiting adoption. 3. Join the South Bend Common Council on
Monday, February 270 at 7 pm for a ceremony acknowledging Spay Day and honoring all the
participating agencies. 4. Tune in on Tuesday, February 280 at 8:00 a.m. when Dr.Jolynn Rudman,
DVM,kicks off Spay Day on the campus of Brown Mackie College.
More than 4 million pets are euthanized in U.S.shelters every year due to a lack of homes. Every pet
owner can play a role in reducing the number of animals that are euthanized. Have your pet spayed
or neutered. Pet overpopulation is caused one litter at a time. For example, one cat&her offspring
can produce between 100-400 cats in 7 years!
Please visit www.careofsouthbend.org to learn more about this national day of action.
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Contact:
• Valerie Schey, CARE of South Bend, (574) 210-9623 or caresouthbendogmail.com
• Gary Libbey, South Bend Animal Care and Control, (574) 235 - 9318