100,000th Spay/Neuter Surgery at Humane Society of Northeast Georgia’s Onsite Veterinary Center
The Humane Society of Northeast Georgia has achieved a remarkable milestone with its veterinary team at the Christian-David Healthy Pet Clinic, having completed 100,000 spay and neuter surgeries at the shelter’s onsite veterinary center. This achievement is a testament to the team’s dedication and commitment to providing affordable care to animals and their owners throughout the region.
The Importance of Spay/Neuter Services
Spaying and neutering is a critical component in promoting animal welfare. It not only provides health and behavioral benefits for animals but also reduces the number of healthy pets euthanized in shelters each year due to unprecedented lack of time, space or resources. According to Dr. Michelle Cox, DVM of the HSNEGA’s clinical operations team, “Spaying and neutering not only provides health and behavioral benefits for animals, but it also reduces the number of healthy pets euthanized in shelters each year due to unprecedented lack of time, space or resources.”
HSNEGA’s Center Offers Affordable Spay and Neuter Services
The Humane Society of Northeast Georgia’s center has provided affordable spay and neuter services, ongoing preventative care, including annual vaccinations, heartworm testing and treatment, discounted medication, along with dental care and nutritional guidance since 2018. The clinic has remained an affordable option for providing resources to the community, particularly spay and neuter surgery, as costs associated with pet ownership continue to grow.
- Annual vaccinations
- Heartworm testing and treatment
- Discounted medication
- Dental care
- Nutritional guidance
A Celebration of Milestone Achievement
The Humane Society will celebrate the veterinary team’s accomplishment during a reception on Friday, May 2 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the shelter. The event will include a brief presentation, meet and greets with current animals in need of homes and shelter alumni, and refreshments. Dr. Michelle Cox stated, “The Healthy Pet Clinic’s commitment to pets and their owners is a testament to our longstanding mission of helping animals and people live better together.”
Dr. Michelle Cox: A Commitment to Animal Welfare
Dr. Michelle Cox, DVM of the HSNEGA’s clinical operations team said, “The Healthy Pet Clinic’s commitment to pets and their owners is a testament to our longstanding mission of helping animals and people live better together. Spaying and neutering not only provides health and behavioral benefits for animals, but it also reduces the number of healthy pets euthanized in shelters each year due to unprecedented lack of time, space or resources. Our team and shelter are deeply proud of this significant impact on reducing overpopulation, and elevating animal welfare in our community, through our services at the Healthy Pet Clinic.”
Key Services and Impact
In addition to surgeries completed at the shelter’s clinic, HSNEGA also utilizes a mobile veterinary unit that expands their lifesaving reach to other parts of the state. Most recently, Dr. Cook English provided vital spay and neuter services to dogs and cats awaiting adoption in Chattooga County as part of the shelter’s commitment to supporting at-risk shelters hit hardest by the overpopulation crisis.
- Mobile veterinary unit
- Spay and neuter services in Chattooga County
- Free clinics for dogs and cats
Quote from Juan Cueto
Juan Cueto, Shelter president and executive director, said, “As we face an animal welfare crisis like never before, we will continue to find ways to make a positive difference in the lives of pets both in our care and in our community. We are grateful for the incredible support our shelter has received and look forward to celebrating our achievement with those who made reaching this milestone possible.”
| Event | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Reception | Friday, May 2 | 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. |
“Spaying and neutering is the most critical component in promoting animal welfare. Providing affordable veterinary care is vital in helping us improve the health of pets in our community. It’s a privilege to help lead this effort through our Healthy Pet Clinic and ongoing statewide initiatives.” – Dr. Cook English
The Humane Society of Northeast Georgia will continue to provide essential services to the community, and its commitment to animal welfare is evident in its mission to help animals and people live better together. With its milestone achievement of 100,000 spay and neuter surgeries, the team at the Christian-David Healthy Pet Clinic has set a new standard for animal care and welfare in the region.
The celebration will take place on Friday, May 2, and will include a variety of activities, such as meet and greets with current animals in need of homes and shelter alumni, and refreshments. The event will provide an opportunity for the community to come together and acknowledge the team’s hard work and dedication to animal welfare.
Dr. Michelle Cox emphasized the significance of spay and neuter services, stating, “Spaying and neutering not only provides health and behavioral benefits for animals, but it also reduces the number of healthy pets euthanized in shelters each year due to unprecedented lack of time, space or resources.”
The Humane Society of Northeast Georgia’s milestone achievement serves as a testament to the team’s commitment to providing affordable care to animals and their owners throughout the region.
