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Little Traverse Bay Humane Society is offering free sterilizations through its “Pit Stop Program” for pit bull and pit bull mixes living in Emmet County thanks to a $20,000 grant from PetSmart Charities®. Little Traverse Bay Humane Society created The Pit Stop program to decrease the reproduction rates of pit bulls and pit bull mixes. Anyone who owns one of these breeds simply has to visit the shelter, fill out a voucher, and make an appointment at the Pellston Animal Clinic. At no charge to the owner, the dog will be sterilized, micro-chipped and vaccinated for rabies. Residents with pit bull or pit bull mixes living in Emmet County can call 347.2396 to get more information about getting a free sterilization. “This is truly a life-saving program and we are thrilled to have the support of PetSmart Charities to help us achieve our goal of spaying/neutering 200 pit bulls and pit bull mixes by the end of 2013,” said Deter Racine, Little Traverse Bay Humane Society executive director. “We hope that pit bull or pit bull mix owners in Emmet County will take advantage of this program to help reduce the number of pits that end up in shelters or worse, get euthanized.”
Little Traverse Bay Humane Society is a 501(c)3 organization that relies solely upon grant funding and donations to offer free to low-cost sterilization services for pet owners in the community. For more information, please call 347.2396.About Little Traverse Bay Humane Society
Little Traverse Bay Humane Society is a donor-funded, non-profit organization that offers a temporary home to companion animals. As a no-kill shelter, our mission is to offer warm shelter, veterinary care, and personal attention to all the animals in our care, as well as proactive methods to control pet overpopulation. Little Traverse Bay Humane Society is committed to educating the public about the humane treatment of companion animals. To learn more about Little Traverse Bay Humane Society, please visit ltbhs.com.
About PetSmart Charities®
Established in 1994, PetSmart Charities, Inc. is an independent, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that creates and supports programs that save the lives of homeless pets, raise awareness of companion animal welfare issues and promote healthy relationships between people and pets. The largest funder of animal-welfare efforts in North America, PetSmart Charities has provided more than $165 million in grants and programs benefiting animal-welfare organizations and has helped save the lives of more than 5 million pets through its in-store adoption program. To learn more about how PetSmart Charities is working toward its vision of a lifelong, loving home for every pet, visit petsmartcharities.org or call 1-800-423-PETS (7387).