Spay-Neuter-Return Program
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About the program
The Spay-Neuter-Return (SNR) Program is critical to the safety and wellness of both the animals and people living in rural and First Nations communities. SCARS provides assistance with veterinary services and transport to and from these communities that have no to little access to veterinary care.
How it works
Volunteers transport pets to one of our veterinary partners to be spayed or neutered, vaccinated, dewormed and micro chipped. The pets spend one or more days recovering and then we return them to their homes. Our goal is to prevent unwanted litters, packing of dogs, fighting over females in heat and enhance the overall well-being of owned pets. Because we help reduce the overall population of unwanted pets, we also enhance the safety and wellness of people in the community. SCARS also provides assistance for injured animals or terminal animals to be humanely euthanized.
About the program
The Spay-Neuter-Return (SNR) Program is critical to the safety and wellness of both the animals and people living in rural and First Nations communities. SCARS provides assistance with veterinary services and transport to and from these communities that have no to little access to veterinary care.
How it works
Volunteers transport pets to one of our veterinary partners to be spayed or neutered, vaccinated, dewormed and micro chipped. The pets spend one or more days recovering and then we return them to their homes. Our goal is to prevent unwanted litters, packing of dogs, fighting over females in heat and enhance the overall well-being of owned pets. Because we help reduce the overall population of unwanted pets, we also enhance the safety and wellness of people in the community. SCARS also provides assistance for injured animals or terminal animals to be humanely euthanized.
How to help
Join the team
There are many ways to help. Donating to this program provides much needed medical care to the animals.We need drivers to assist with our spay and neuter return (SNR) program. This is a commitment of six-plus hours. We especially need people who are available during working hours Monday to Friday.
Become a SCARS Volunteer Driver
For more information, please contact 780-466-SCAR (7227) or email scars@scarscare.ca
Donate below
We also appreciate donations earmarked towards this important program. Thank you to all our supporters for helping make this program successful!
Providing needed vet care
Animals brought in for the Spay-Neuter-Return program often need medical attention as well. SCARS ensures all needed veterinary care is administered as part of the SNR program.
Our mission
To make a positive impact on animals and people by engaging with others to rescue and care for animals in need, share knowledge, and provide access to services and resources
Our mission
To make a positive impact on animals and people by engaging with others to rescue and care for animals in need, share knowledge, and provide access to services and resources
Combined with Walls for Winter program
Combined with our Walls for Winter Program, we are able to provide much needed animal shelters for our SNR patients so they return home to warmth and comfort.
Preventing pet overpopulation is a big part of what we do. SCARS actively works within northern Alberta, partnering particularly with First Nations and Métis communities, where there can be a lack of accessible and/or affordable pet services.
Our Spay-Neuter-Return program provides spaying and neutering, vaccination and micro-chipping for owned pets, and our Walls for Winter program provides those who participate in SNR with an insulated pet shelter.
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