BEATING THE HEAT

 

THE EFFORT TO REDUCE THE OVER-POPULATION OF DOGS AND CATS CONTINUES THIS MONTH IN ALBUQUERQUE. ANIMAL WELFARE DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR BARBARA BRUIN SAYS THEY'RE MAKING 20 DOLLAR SPAYING AVAILABLE FOR UP TO 100 CATS THIS MONTH.

SHE TELLS US THEY'LL SHIFT THEIR FOCUS TO OTHER AREAS DURING THE REST OF THIS YEAR. SHE SAYS THEIR TARGET DOG BREED AT PIT MIXES AND CHIHUAHUAS. SHE SAYS THEY HAVE AN OVER-ABUNDANCE OF THOSE BREEDS IN THE SHELTER.

TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE 20 DOLLAR SPAY OFFER FOR YOUR CAT YOU NEED TO CONTACT 3-1-1 TO ARRANGE AN APPOINTMENT. THERE ARE NO INCOME RESTRICTIONS TIED TO THE PROGRAM.