Kittens can go into heat as early as 4 months old
Tuesday, June 23, 2015
By: Wendy Welch

Get your kitten fixed for only $20 in June

Ann Arbor, MI (May 27, 2015) – They may be just babies, but kittens as young as 4 months are old enough to get pregnant and have their first litter just two months later.

That’s why the Humane Society of Huron Valley (HSHV) with funding provided by PetSmart Charities, the largest funder of animal welfare efforts in North America, is introducing the “Precious, Not Parents” campaign. Through this campaign, HSHV will provide $20 spay and neuter surgeries for kittens under six months of age during the month of June.

Some pet parents may worry that their pet is too young for this procedure, but spaying and neutering is safe and easy for kittens as young as eight weeks old, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association. In fact, HSHV has performed hundreds of pediatric spay/neuter surgeries every year.

“Many owners put off the procedure and wait until the kitten is six to eight months old,” says Sarah Marsh, HSHV's Clinic Manager. “But by then, a litter of kittens can be born.”

This special $20 rate is even less than HSHV's normal low-cost spay/neuter rates. Please request an appointment online or call 734-662-4365 for more information or to schedule an appointment in June. Pet parents who wish to take advantage of this offer must mention the "Precious, Not Parents" campaign when they call to schedule their appointment, their animal must be under six months of age and be up-to-date on vaccines. The campaign is based on availability.HSHV will provide 150 “Precious, Not Parents,” sterilizations for $20 in June. 

PetSmart Charities’ “Precious, Not Parents” campaign provides more than $705,541 to spay/neuter clinics to fund affordable, high-quality spay and neuter surgeries for more than 13,935 puppies and kittens across the nation during the month of June.  

About The Humane Society of Huron Valley:

The Humane Society of Huron Valley, located in Ann Arbor, is an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and relies solely on the generosity of our supporters to provide critical community programs and services. HSHV is an award-winning organization, recognized for our best practices and highest animal "save-rate" among all similar shelters in Michigan. Charity Navigator, the nation’s top charity evaluator, awarded HSHV a 4-star ranking, the highest possible. The mission of HSHV is to promote the loving, responsible care of all animals in our community. HSHV is not affiliated with any other humane organization and does not receive funding from the United Way. For more information, call (734) 662-5585 or visit www.hshv.org. LOVE STARTS HERE!

About PetSmart Charities:

PetSmart Charities, Inc. is a nonprofit animal welfare organization that saves the lives of homeless pets. More than 400,000 dogs and cats find homes each year through our adoption program in all PetSmart® stores and our sponsored adoption events. PetSmart Charities grants more money to directly help pets in need than any other animal welfare group in North America, with a focus on funding spay/neuter services that help communities solve pet overpopulation. PetSmart Charities is a 501(c)(3) organization, separate from PetSmart, Inc.

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