Pet Haven Inc. of Minnesota received a $10,000 grant from PetSmart Charities to assist low-income pet owners in the Twin Cities area to spay and neuter cats and dogs.
Over the next 12 months, Pet Haven will help to subsidize low-cost spay and neuters to more than 300 animals throughout Minneapolis and St. Paul, in partnership with Kindest Cut and MnSnap.
Pet Haven believes that we cannot “adopt our way” out of the problem of pet overpopulation. By providing affordable and accessible spay and neuter services to those in need, the needless suffering caused by too many unwanted animals will be alleviated.
Pet Haven is Minnesota’s oldest foster-based animal rescue, founded in 1952. Since 2005, Pet Haven has awarded more than $220,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations to fund spay/neuter efforts to reduce the number of homeless animals.
Pet Haven volunteers educate the public about responsible companion animal care by conveying respect for animals as they talk with prospective new families, meet people at public events, and socialize with friends and family. Staff and volunteers encourage others to view and treat their pets as members of the family — with firm belief that we are their guardians, and they depend on us for our companionship and care.
PetSmart Charities aims to proactively prevent pet homelessness and assist pets in need through many efforts including facilitating adoptions and expanding spay and neuter initiatives. With the help of animal welfare partners, including the Pet Haven, PetSmart Charities has funded more than 1.4 million spay and neuter surgeries in the U.S. since 2009.
