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sbartoldus

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May 19, 2007
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[FONT=Arial Narrow,Arial MT Condensed Light,sans-serif]Press Release For Immediate Release
[/FONT] [FONT=Arial Narrow,Arial MT Condensed Light,sans-serif] Contact: Laurie Hood
lhood@aarflorida.com
850-880-6399
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[FONT=Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif][FONT=Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif]Alaqua Animal Refuge, Inc. Announces
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[FONT=Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif][FONT=Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif] "The Big Fix" Free Spay/Neuter Services for Cats during April for Walton County Residents



Sponsored by Alaqua Animal Refuge



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[FONT=Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif]Freeport, Florida - April, 2009 - [/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif]In an effort to stop unwanted litters of kittens being born this spring, Alaqua Animal Refuge is sponsoring "The Big Fix", a mass spay/neuter incentive for cats in Walton County. During the month of April, free sterilization services for cats, three months of age and older, will be offered at participating vets.[/FONT]
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The goal is to sterilize 500 cats during this "kitten season", which is the time of year when cats give birth, flooding animal shelters across the nation with homeless litters. Kitten "season" is really three seasons in one, starting in spring, peaking in late spring or early summer, and ending in fall.
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"This occurs when the warm weather coincides with female cats' heat cycles," says Laurie Hood, President of Alaqua Animal Refuge. "When female cats go into heat, male cats come running from near and far. Cats' reproductive hormones are very powerful."
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"In every community in the nation, there is an over-abundance of un-sterilized cats both owned and un-owned, said Hood. "A frenzy of mating takes place each year. Shelters across the country are overloaded with kittens and pregnant cats. It also affects adult cat adoptions, as they are overlooked for the cute kitten".
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The average fertile cat can produce about three litters per year and, without spaying, one female and her offspring can conceivably produce 420,000 descendants within seven years.
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Alaqua Animal Refuge will use grant monies to sponsor "The Big Fix" and hope to make it an annual event. The refuge will also sponsor another event later this year open to both cats and dogs, and residents of Walton County are eligible year round for Alaqua's S.N.A.P. Program (Spay Neuter Assistance Program).
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Those who wish to have their cat altered should call one of the participating vets to schedule an appointment, which are first come, first serve. Participating veterinarians are Freeport Pet Clinic, Destin Animal Clinic, Walton County Animal Clinic, Airport Veterinary Clinic and Barry Veterinary Hospital.
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Requirements: Only two cats per household, three months and older. Proof of current rabies vaccination is needed for cats over four months of age. A rabies vaccination can be obtained for up to $12; price depends on the location. Please make sure you do not give your cat food or water after 9 p.m. the night before. The veterinarian may decline surgery due to health reasons and any additional services the veterinarian provides is at the expense of the client. All cats must arrive contained, such as carriers, boxes or pillowcases. Drop off is between 8-9 am and pick up is the same day.

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[FONT=Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif]About Alaqua Animal Refuge, Inc.

Alaqua Animal Refuge was founded in February 2007. It is a no-kill animal refuge housing daily over 300 animals ranging from Horses, Goats and Birds to Dogs and Cats. Alaqua Animal Refuge relies on the kindness and generosity of its supporters.
www.AlaquaAnimalRefuge.com or call 1-888-4Alaqua
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[FONT=Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif]Save 50% [/FONT] [FONT=Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif] Adopt an adult cat from Alaqua Animal Refuge in the month of April and receive 50% off the $100 adoption rate. This $50 fee includes the spay or neuter, all shots and testing.

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ItzKatzTime

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Apr 27, 2006
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:bow:What a wonderful thing to do. Alaqua never ceases to amaze me by their incredible dedication to animals. Is there a fund raiser for this? We should all send thank you cards (with any size gift of money) to Alaqua.

Thank You for letting us know sbartoldus!!!:clap:
 
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