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QUINCY, IL --  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Sally Westerhoff
Executive Director
Quincy Humane Society
(217) 223-8786

The Quincy Humane Society Receives $10,000 Grant from PetSmart Charities® to Neuter Pets

The Quincy Humane Society received a $10,000 grant this week to increase its number of spay/neuter procedures. The organizations 7 year old High Volume, High Quality, Low Cost Spay Neuter pet sterilization program is striving to achieve 5000 surgeries annually to proactively fight the area’s dire pet over-population problem.

The program offers free and low cost spay/neuter services for pets residing in the Tri-State region. To view more information on our services please check our website at www.quincyhumanesociety.org.

“With this grant the Quincy Humane Society is happy to offer assistance to pet owners with more than one cat. We are asking the pet owners to pay $35.00 for the first cat and this will include spay/neuter and vaccinations. The grant will then pay for the rest of the cats from the group. We are excited to increase the total number of spay/neuter surgeries at our organization” said Sally Westerhoff, Executive Director of the Quincy Humane Society. “Our organization is a member of the National Spay Neuter Response team and is a model for other agencies across the country. In addition to this grant, we have other programs for a variety of pets and circumstances. We encourage you to call us at 217-223-8786 and inquire about our various resources for pet owners.”

Quincy Humane Society
Our organization was formed in 1880 and operates an animal shelter, dog park and spay/neuter program. For more information visit or website or call us at 217-223-8786. Our mission is the create a bond of compassion and respect between animals and people.

About PetSmart Charities, INC.
PetSmart Charities, Inc. is an independent 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that creates and supports programs that save lives of homeless pets, raise awareness of companion animal welfare issues, and promote healthy relationships between people and pets. Since 1994, PetSmart Charities has funded more than $88 million in grants and programs benefiting animal welfare organization and, through its in-store pet adoption program, has helped save the lives of more than 3.8 million pets. To learn more about how PetSmart Charities is working to help find a lifelong, loving home for every pet, visit www.petsmartcharities.org or call 1-800-423-PETS.