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Putnam County Humane Society is searching for an additional veterinarian for their facility.
Director Jennifer Farley said the Major Michael Shipley Spay and Neuter Clinic has been overwhelmed with pet-owners trying to get their animals in to be fixed. She said that currently there are 1,200 appointments on the books to get their animals fixed, but the clinic can only treat 75 animals per week.
“We’re looking for someone that can come in four days a week who cares about the cause,” Farley said. “And is committed to the cause like we are. To keep shelter euthanasia low by cutting it off at the source, which is unwanted pet birth.”
Farley said that the facility currently operates with one full-time veterinarian and two vets who come in periodically based on their ability. She said that because the clinic is set up to be a two-vet operation, getting an additional full-time vet would double their treatment capabilities.
Farley said she thinks that the clinic has seen overwhelming numbers is due to families changing their perspective on their pets. She said that she thinks staying home with them has led pet owners to see their pets more so as family members than simply animals. She said she thinks that’s why many owners have decided to get their pets fixed in an effort to better their health.
“We couldn’t be more thrilled with this,” Farley said. “We really couldn’t. Because it’s something as an animal welfare community it’s something we’ve been working for since the 70s honestly.”
