White County Animal Control has received a $1,500 grant to help reduce overpopulation of dogs and cats in the community through spay and neuter procedures.
The Georgia Department of Agriculture’s Dog and Cat Sterilization Program awarded the grant, according to a release from the White County Animal Control Division.
The funds will help offset the costs of spay and neuter services for local government animal shelters, licensed rescues, and veterinary medical foundations. These services help prevent unwanted litters.
“This grant is a significant step forward in our ongoing mission to address pet overpopulation in White County,” said White County Animal Control Division Chief Don Strength. “We are committed to using these funds to provide spay and neuter services that will benefit our community and help ensure a better future for our animals.”
Since 2003, the Dog and Cat Reproductive Sterilization Support Program has funded thousands of sterilization procedures across the state, according to the release.
The Georgia Department of Agriculture manages the program through funds from special dog and cat license plates, tax returns, and direct donations.
