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MSPCA at Nevins Farm Spay Day USA spay and neuter clinic 2/14

Spay Day discounts for pet owners

The MSPCA at Nevins Farm is hosting a spay and neuter clinic Feb. 14 in recognition of Spay Day USA, a national event aimed at encouraging pet owners to spay their pets and reduce unwanted litters.

Six area veterinarians are working for free, along with a dozen vet technicians and volunteers, to ensure that they can reach their goal of spaying and neutering at least 100 cats and dogs in a single day.

Appointments are required. Applications are available at the Adoption Center at Nevins Farm. The fee for the operation is $25 for a cat and $50 for a dog. Both include a rabies vaccination, distemper vaccination, flea prevention, earmite treatment if necessary and a microchip — a permanent form of identification. Surgery slots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

The public may support Nevins Farm’s Spay Day USA by sponsoring a surgery. Donations for Spay Day will help offset the nonprofit organization’s expenses for medical care, vaccinations, and potentially provide for future low-cost surgeries. Or people can donate an item from the Nevins Farm wish list, which includes medical supplies. The wish list is available at mspca.org/nevins, or at the Noble Family Animal Care & Adoption Center at Nevins Farm. For information, contact 978-687-7453, ext. 6101, or mspca.org/nevins.