HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY
SPAY/NEUTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
(See Also PINELLAS County)
Animal Coalition of Tampa (ACT)
1719 W. Lemon Street
Tampa FL 33606
Low Cost Program - NO INCOME or RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
ACT also honors Hillsborough County $10 vouchers
www.actampa.org
(813) 250-3900
PLEASE VISIT WEBSITE FOR ADDITIONAL PROGRAM INFO & SERVICES
SPOT - Stop Pet Overpopulation Together
Spay Neuter Program
www.SPOTusa.org
P.O. Box 1341
Pinellas Park, FL 33780
(727) 545-3463
Animal Protection League of Hillisborough Co. Inc.
PO Box 7398
Tampa FL 33673
(803) 960-4745
Humane Society of Tampa Bay (Spay Neuter Clinic)
www.humanesocietytampa.org
3607 N Armenia Ave.
Tampa FL 33607
Email clinic@humanesocietytampa.org
(813) 870-3304
HIllsborough County Animal Services
Spay Neuter Program
(813) 744-5660 Income Restrictions Apply
VetCare - Harris Animal Hospital
1510 E Hillsborough Avenue
hahest77@tampadsl.net
www.vetcaretampa.com
Tampa FL 33610
(813) 239-1145
LOW COST PET VACCINATION SERVICES
Pet Care A Van is a mobile low cost vaccination clinic offering
affordable vaccines, deworming, and heartworm & flea prevention
products (note, this is NOT a spay/neuter clinic) call (904)471-3925
for locations and dates or visit Pet Care A Van
SPAY/NEUTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
(See Also PINELLAS County)
Animal Coalition of Tampa (ACT)
1719 W. Lemon Street
Tampa FL 33606
Low Cost Program - NO INCOME or RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
ACT also honors Hillsborough County $10 vouchers
www.actampa.org
(813) 250-3900
PLEASE VISIT WEBSITE FOR ADDITIONAL PROGRAM INFO & SERVICES
SPOT - Stop Pet Overpopulation Together
Spay Neuter Program
www.SPOTusa.org
P.O. Box 1341
Pinellas Park, FL 33780
(727) 545-3463
Animal Protection League of Hillisborough Co. Inc.
PO Box 7398
Tampa FL 33673
(803) 960-4745
Humane Society of Tampa Bay (Spay Neuter Clinic)
www.humanesocietytampa.org
3607 N Armenia Ave.
Tampa FL 33607
Email clinic@humanesocietytampa.org
(813) 870-3304
HIllsborough County Animal Services
Spay Neuter Program
(813) 744-5660 Income Restrictions Apply
VetCare - Harris Animal Hospital
1510 E Hillsborough Avenue
hahest77@tampadsl.net
www.vetcaretampa.com
Tampa FL 33610
(813) 239-1145
LOW COST PET VACCINATION SERVICES
Pet Care A Van is a mobile low cost vaccination clinic offering
affordable vaccines, deworming, and heartworm & flea prevention
products (note, this is NOT a spay/neuter clinic) call (904)471-3925
for locations and dates or visit Pet Care A Van
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COMMON MYTHS (and FACTS!) ABOUT
SPAYING & NEUTERING PETS
With millions of unwanted animals losing their lives in shelters
around the country each year, clearing up some common
misconceptions about spaying and neutering that pet owners
have is a very crucial part of humane education. Below are a
few of the common objections people raise when they are
urged by animal rescue workers to alter their pets, and the
facts provided to overcome these objections.
Myth: Spaying or neutering will make my pet fat and lazy.
The truth is: Pets become overweight for the same reasons
people do: overeating and not getting enough exercise. Don't
overfeed your pet, and be sure that he/she gets plenty of
play time and has lots of interesting toys to play with.
Myth: My cat/dog should have one litter first.
The truth is: There is no medical evidence to support the
theory that having a litter before spaying is good for a cat or
dog. On the contrary, females spayed before their first heat
cycle have a greatly reduced occurrence of breast cancer. If
the reason you want your pet to have puppies or kittens is so
that your children can witness "the miracle of birth" then
contact your local no-kill rescue organization and foster a
pregnant cat or dog. Many no-kill organizations take in
pregnant animals, and are always desperately seeking foster
homes for them. Usually the rescue organization will cover
any veterinary expenses involved with the foster animal and
her litter, and many will even provide food and litter for the
animals in their foster system.
Myth: I can find good homes for the puppies and kittens.
The truth is: While you may believe that you will be able to
get friends, relatives, and acquaintances to adopt the first
litter, how many of the offspring will really have a good home
for life? What about subsequent litters? Will the person
taking the offspring take responsibility to get the animal vet
care when needed, and alter the puppy or kitten...or will the
animal produce litters of its own, thus adding to the growing
tragedy of pet overpopulation? Kittens and puppies given
away for free often end up in research labs or used in dog
fighting rings as bait, so don't EVER advertise free puppies
or kittens.
Myth: My pet is a purebred, so I don't want to alter him/her
The sad truth is, at least one fourth of the animals that
enter our shelters each year are also purebred pets. They
are often purchased from a puppy mill or high priced breeder
and then become abandoned or given up when they become
inconvenient. If you are looking for a purebred pet, most
shelters actually have lists where potential owners can sign
up and be notified when the breed they are looking for
comes in. There are also many breed-specific rescue groups
that exist to help unwanted purebreds. If you must have a
purebred, save a life and adopt one from a shelter or a
breed-specific rescue organization.
Myth: I cannot afford to get my pet fixed.
The truth is: How can you afford NOT to? Spaying or
neutering is a one-time cost, which greatly benefits the
animal, you, and your community.
THE BOTTOM LINE IS....SPAY/NEUTER SAVES LIVES!!!!
SPAYING & NEUTERING PETS
With millions of unwanted animals losing their lives in shelters
around the country each year, clearing up some common
misconceptions about spaying and neutering that pet owners
have is a very crucial part of humane education. Below are a
few of the common objections people raise when they are
urged by animal rescue workers to alter their pets, and the
facts provided to overcome these objections.
Myth: Spaying or neutering will make my pet fat and lazy.
The truth is: Pets become overweight for the same reasons
people do: overeating and not getting enough exercise. Don't
overfeed your pet, and be sure that he/she gets plenty of
play time and has lots of interesting toys to play with.
Myth: My cat/dog should have one litter first.
The truth is: There is no medical evidence to support the
theory that having a litter before spaying is good for a cat or
dog. On the contrary, females spayed before their first heat
cycle have a greatly reduced occurrence of breast cancer. If
the reason you want your pet to have puppies or kittens is so
that your children can witness "the miracle of birth" then
contact your local no-kill rescue organization and foster a
pregnant cat or dog. Many no-kill organizations take in
pregnant animals, and are always desperately seeking foster
homes for them. Usually the rescue organization will cover
any veterinary expenses involved with the foster animal and
her litter, and many will even provide food and litter for the
animals in their foster system.
Myth: I can find good homes for the puppies and kittens.
The truth is: While you may believe that you will be able to
get friends, relatives, and acquaintances to adopt the first
litter, how many of the offspring will really have a good home
for life? What about subsequent litters? Will the person
taking the offspring take responsibility to get the animal vet
care when needed, and alter the puppy or kitten...or will the
animal produce litters of its own, thus adding to the growing
tragedy of pet overpopulation? Kittens and puppies given
away for free often end up in research labs or used in dog
fighting rings as bait, so don't EVER advertise free puppies
or kittens.
Myth: My pet is a purebred, so I don't want to alter him/her
The sad truth is, at least one fourth of the animals that
enter our shelters each year are also purebred pets. They
are often purchased from a puppy mill or high priced breeder
and then become abandoned or given up when they become
inconvenient. If you are looking for a purebred pet, most
shelters actually have lists where potential owners can sign
up and be notified when the breed they are looking for
comes in. There are also many breed-specific rescue groups
that exist to help unwanted purebreds. If you must have a
purebred, save a life and adopt one from a shelter or a
breed-specific rescue organization.
Myth: I cannot afford to get my pet fixed.
The truth is: How can you afford NOT to? Spaying or
neutering is a one-time cost, which greatly benefits the
animal, you, and your community.
THE BOTTOM LINE IS....SPAY/NEUTER SAVES LIVES!!!!
