BISSELL Pet Foundation (BPF) is sponsoring its first, free spay/neuter clinic for dogs in the St. Landry Parish community with a goal of sterilizing approximately 300 pets. Aiming to prevent unwanted litters from homelessness, this four-day clinic will take place at the YamBaLee Building on Feb. 13-16.
To participate, residents must visit the office of St. Landry Parish Animal Control to officially sign-up.
In order for a dog to qualify, Opelousas residents and their pets must first attend a wellness clinic on at the YamBaLee Building anytime between 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. today to attain the required vaccinations (distemper and rabies) and a microchip (also free of charge). The benefits of these clinics combined equate to a $350 value.
Attendees will be asked to show proof of residency with a personal driver’s license or state ID. If your pet is currently experiencing health issues, this clinic will not be able to accommodate you. Please consider calling to make an appointment at your local veterinarian.
To further encourage participation, all community members who sterilize their dogs during the clinic will be entered in a raffle to win a BISSELL Crosswave vacuum, retailing $299.99.
With a goal of 1,800 pets, this initiative will be repeated five more times throughout the year to maximize impact. Stay tuned for upcoming clinics in St. Landry by visiting St. Landry Parish Animal Control’s Facebook page.
