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Information provided by the Hollister Police Department.

If you’ve got pets that need to get spay or neutered, limited low cost services are set to be offered in February and March via Hollister Police Animal Care & Services, according to a recent release.

On Friday, Feb. 8 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. the Hollister Animal Shelter is expected to schedule four appointments for canine neuters, two appointments for canine spays, two appointments for feline spays, and 16 male cat neuters. These services will cost only $50.00 per pet, the release states, and must be paid at the time the appointment is scheduled. The fee is nonrefundable. Once all appointments have been filled, additional applicants may be placed on a waiting list to be contacted in the event of any cancellations.

On Sunday, March 3 Hollister Police Animal Care & Services are expected to conduct a low cost spay and neuter day, and offer a limited number of low cost spay and neuters for City of Hollister residents. According to the press release, appointments need to be made in advance and are on a first come, first serve basis.

All appointments must be made in-person at the Hollister Animal Shelter and require proof of residency within the City of Hollister, the release states, and notes the department is working to expand the program to include San Benito County residents.

In order for a pet to qualify for low cost spay and neuter, the pet:

  • Must be in good health with no preexisting conditions
  • Weight between five to 75 pounds
  • Be at least six months of age and no older than seven years
  • Females must not be in heat or pregnant at the time of spay
  • Friendly and safe to handle – no feral animals
  • Be licensed with the City of Hollister (if applicable)
  • Be microchipped* and registered with the City of Hollister (*Included with each procedure is a free microchip and free rabies vaccination.)

 This is the first of many planned low-cost spay/neuter clinics for the Hollister Police Animal Care & Services Bureau, the release notes.

If there are any questions regarding the process for low cost spay and neutering, they can be directed to Hollister Police Animal Care and Services at (831) 636-4320. The Hollister Animal Shelter is located at 1331 South Street, Hollister CA 95023.

 

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