Tuesday was World Contraception Day, and a group of local clinics received a $1 million grant that will allow them to expand their services.
Community Animal Health Project Clinics in South Los Angeles, Mission Hills and San Pedro are beneficiaries of a grant from the Michelson Found Animals Foundation, a nonprofit organization focused on operating programs to support pets and pet owners. MFA announced in a press release.
“This grant will significantly increase access to affordable pet care and spay/neuter services in historically marginalized communities within the city of Los Angeles, while providing high-quality, high-volume The number of veterinarians trained in spaying and neutering (HQHVSN) procedures will increase. said in a news release.
Dr. Gary K. Michelson, billionaire philanthropist and founder and co-chairman of Michelson Philanthropies, said the grant addresses “critical issues of veterinary access and pet overpopulation in Los Angeles.” He said it would help address the issue.
“By increasing the number of skilled veterinarians and providing affordable spay/neuter services, we are not only helping pets, but strengthening the human-animal bond and making it more compassionate for everyone.” “We're building a community of people,” he said. “This collaboration is a testament to the power of partnership to make a lasting difference in the lives of animals and their families.”
“We are building a future where every animal has a chance to thrive, and by working with great partners like CAMP we are making that happen,” added MFA CEO Brett Yates. Ta.
Supporters of spaying and neutering, including CAMP Executive Director Zoe Knittel, say spaying and neutering pets gets to the heart of the problem that contributes to animal shelter overpopulation and wildlife overpopulation.
“Dogs and cats that are spayed or neutered ultimately improve the overall health and well-being of pets, their families, and our communities as a whole,” Knittel said.
Since 2007, CAMP clinics have spayed and neutered more than 300,000 dogs and cats, and “because our veterinarians are trained at HQHVSN, these numbers have grown exponentially.” It will help alleviate the burden on the 78% of California shelters that are unable to consistently provide low-cost spaying and neutering.” Reduce the crisis,” the MFA said.
