HSHV urges pit bull parents to prevent unwanted litters with spay/neuter special
Tuesday, July 19, 2016
By: Wendy Welch

Sponsored by PetSmart Charities®, "Primp Your Pit" provides $20 spay/neuter surgeries (and free nail trim) for pit bull terrier dogs

Ann Arbor, MI (July 19, 2016) – Pit bull terriers end up in shelters in large numbers due to myths and misperceptions, which impact public opinions of the breed and reduce the adoption rates of these dogs in local animal shelters.

That’s why the Humane Society of Huron Valley (HSHV) with funding support from PetSmart Charities, the largest funder of animal welfare efforts in North America, is participating in the “Primp Your Pit ” spay/neuter campaign. Through the “Primp Your Pit” campaign, HSHV will provide a special $20 spay/neuter surgery and free nail trim for pit bull terriers and pit bull terrier mixes during the month of August.

“Spaying/neutering a pet is the most effective thing a pet parent can do to prevent unwanted litters from being born that will ultimately end up in local shelters,” says Sarah Marsh, HSHV’s Clinic Manager.

Some pet parents may be hesitant to get their young puppies sterilized. But the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) endorses spaying and neutering puppies as young as eight to 10 weeks old. Research also shows that the procedure may improve the behavior and health of the pet, including reducing the risk of certain reproductive cancers and infections.

This special $20 rate is even less than HSHV’s normal low-cost for spay/neuter surgeries. Pet parents who wish to take advantage of this offer must mention the “Primp Your Pit” campaign when they call to schedule their appointment, and their pit bull terrier-type dog must be up-to-date on vaccines (or HSHV can provide those for an additional fee). The campaign is based on availability.

Thanks to the PetSmart Charities grant, HSHV will provide 100 “Primp Your Pit” sterilizations for $20 in August. Please visit hshv.org/appointment or call 734-662-4365 for more information or to schedule an appointment.

PetSmart Charities’ “Primp Your Pit” campaign provides more than $249,795 to spay/neuter clinics to fund affordable, high-quality spay and neuter surgeries for more than 4,348 pit bull terrier-type dogs across the nation during the month of August.

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. More information can be found on HSHV’s website (hshv.org) and on our annual report (www.hshv.org/2015annualreport). 

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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