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Manitoulin Island, ON (September 24, 2024) – A total of 85 animals were spayed or neutered during an animal wellness event hosted by the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society in Aundeck Omni Kaning First Nation, in partnership with the United Chiefs and Councils of Mnidoo Mnising.
A total of 37 cats and 48 dogs were spayed or neutered, preventing an estimated 3,800 potentially unplanned puppies and kittens. The MASH-style event, which took place Sept. 17-20, also included 20 animal wellness appointments, and 138 vaccines were administered.
“This spay/neuter and wellness clinic has been a great opportunity for the United Chiefs and Councils of Mnidoo Mnising First Nation Communities. This was much needed for our communities to assist with the control of our pet population,” says Zachary Corbiere, By-Law Enforcement Officer, United Chiefs and Councils of Mnidoo Mnising. “On behalf of our First Nation communities and all participating pet owners, I would like to share our gratitude and say Chi Miigwetch to the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society and to the important veterinarians and registered veterinary technicians for all their hard work and dedication.”
The Ontario SPCA would like to thank the individuals and businesses in Mindemoya who helped make this event possible, including Scott Veterinarian Services for supplying medical supplies for the event; Island Animal Hospital for their veterinary support; and Wayne Legge of Manitoulin Storage for donating the use of a storage unit for the clinic equipment. Special thanks to Can-Pet for their donations of leashes and collars.
The Ontario SPCA is committed to reaching underserved communities with its MASH-style spay/neuter and wellness clinics. These portable outreach events are designed to be easily packed up and transported to wherever they are needed, including remote communities.
“We would like to thank all the communities involved in delivering these important animal wellness services,” says Arista Wogenstahl, Northern Regional Manager of Community Outreach Services with the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society. “Spay/neuter events like this are an important step in animal management and we are heartened to work together with communities that are committed to animal well-being and creating a happy, healthy future for animals.”
For more information on the Ontario SPCA’s mobile animal wellness services, visit ontariospca.ca/mobileservices
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The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is a registered charity that has been changing the lives of animals for over 150 years. The Society provides care, comfort and compassion to animals in need in communities across Ontario. It values all animals and advocates to treat them with respect and kindness. The Society strives to keep pets and families together and do so through a variety of community support services, such as sheltering and adoptions, including emergency sheltering, feral cat management programs, animal transfers, food distribution, humane education, animal advocacy, and spay/neuter services.
The Ontario SPCA does not receive annual government funding and relies on donations to provide programs and services to help animals in need. To learn more, or to donate, visit ontariospca.ca. Charitable Business # 88969-1044-RR0002.
The Ontario SPCA Sudbury & District Animal Centre is located on the traditional lands of the Atikameksheng Anishnawbek. The Greater City of Sudbury also includes the traditional lands of the Wahnapitae First Nation.
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