The Winnipeg Humane Society (WHS) will offer five dollar cat spay and neuter surgeries to families and individuals living on low or fixed incomes and reside in Winnipeg. Fix ‘Em February is a joint initiative funded by the City of Winnipeg Animal Services Agency and WHS donors. It will spay and neuter 500 cats next month in an effort to combat cat overpopulation.
In spring cats come to heat, which leads to an increase in cat overpopulation. The WHS also receives a surge of incoming cats during this time.
“We need Fix ‘Em February because we need to prevent cats from wandering the streets of Winnipeg,” says WHS CEO Javier Schwersensky. “Cat licensing and spay and neuter surgeries create solutions to combat cat overpopulation. It’s crucial to offer spay and neuter surgeries at an extremely low cost to those who can’t afford it.”
The WHS offers subsidized spay and neuter surgeries for $25, but thanks to funding from the City of Winnipeg Animal Services Agency FIXIT grant and WHS donors can offer surgeries in February for 1/5th the cost.
“Low cost spay and neuter surgeries play a critical role in preventing unwanted litters,” says Leland Gordon, Chief Operating Officer of Winnipeg’s Animal Services Agency. “The FIXIT grant aims to help community-minded organizations like The WHS create an affordable way to spay and neuter your cat.”
How to register:
The WHS encourages people to register online by clicking here. Appointments can also be booked by:
- Phone: 204-888-7627
- Visiting The WHS Clinic at 45 Hurst Way.
Cats should be a minimum of four months old, in good health, and must be transported to and from their appointment in a pet carrier. Proof of income or a social assistance plan number and residence are required when dropping your cat off for surgery.