Fix-a-cat?
February is fix a cat month!
If they call it “getting your cat fixed”, does that mean the cat is “broken”? Of course not. What is broken, and needs to be fixed, is our society’s lackadaisical attitude toward the unchecked and out-of-control reproduction of cats. You’ve heard the news reports. There are too many kitties, not enough homes, and too many cats end up being euthanized, and at great cost. But this problem can be “fixed”, and maybe you can be one of the “repair people”! It’s easy – you can start with your own cats, and the cost is small. During the month of February, Vashon Island Pet Protectors (VIPP) and the staff at Fair Isle Animal Clinic are partnering to provide spay and neuter procedures at a huge discount. The usual price of $146 for spaying will be slashed to a mere $25. And the customary $92 for neutering will be only $15. Make an appointment today! Call Fair Isle Animal Clinic at 463-3607.
Do you let your unfixed cats wander outdoors? Don’t kid yourself – cats aren’t shrinking violets, and they will find potential mates. They will then follow their instincts, and produce litters. There are other problems, too. Wandering cats get into fights, resulting in battle injuries and an increase in transmitted diseases. Unfixed cats can be more nervous and have behavioral problems, such as spraying urine to mark their territory. Unfixed cats are also more prone to develop cancers. Roaming cats also become lost cats (contrary to myth, they do not possess an unerring ability to find their way home). Happily, a fixed cat tends to stay close to home, reducing all the above risks. Sometimes, people purposely keep their cat unfixed so they can witness the miracle of birth, and wind up with a litter of kittens for whom homes cannot be found. VIPP, of course, takes in homeless cats, has a no-kill policy, and finds homes for over 150 cats every year. But the rising population of felines makes that task ever more difficult. During Fix-A-Cat Month, islanders have a golden opportunity to address all these problems.
Increase the life expectancy and overall health of your cat, while helping to keep populations down. Spay and neutering procedures are quick and safe! And during Fix-A-Cat Month, they’re cheap! Make an appointment to bring your cat in during the month of February by calling Fair Isle Animal Clinic at 463-3607.