Liberty Humane Society Set To Expand $10 Spay & Neuter Program — Fundraiser November 14th

(via Liberty Humane)

Liberty Humane Society, in partnership with Exchange Physical Therapy Group, announced today their goal of expanding the successful (first in the state) $10 spay & neuter program for Jersey City that launched in 2019.  In its first year, the program provided reduced-cost spay/neuter to 1,502 animals: 1089 cats and 413 dogs and in 2020 the program set a goal of serving 2000 animals in Jersey City and Hoboken. The surgeries take place on a surgical truck, which is staffed by non-profit partner People for Animals.

“As a board member for Liberty Humane, I see firsthand the challenges that some of these animals face and it is important to make sure that we are supportive and we can meet the challenge as a city without euthanizing if possible. The first step to achieving this goal is providing a free or reduced spay and neuter program for residents” said Jaclyn Fulop, the founder of Exchange Physical Therapy Group and a board member of Liberty Humane.

Now in its second year, Residents of Jersey City or Hoboken can apply online for a surgical subsidy to spay or neuter their large dogs (40+ pounds) and outdoor cats in colonies of 10 or fewer. Residents can learn more by visiting: www.libertyhumane.org

“By removing the financial barrier to spay neuter for our most at-risk animal populations we enable our community to take action and help us create more positive outcomes for local pets,” said Irene Borngraeber, Executive Director of Liberty Humane Society. “This has had a profoundly positive impact on our sheltering operation and the number of animals we can help.”

This year Liberty Humane Society hopes to be able to offer more surgeries at the $10 subsidized rate. To help the organization spay or neuter as many animals as possible, Exchange Physical Therapy Group is hosting a fundraiser on November 14th. The fundraiser is dedicated in memory of Chloe Fulop, Jaclyn Fulop’s dog, who inspired the creation of this spay/neuter program. Chloe passed away on October 18th, 2019.

“Chloe inspired me to be more involved with animal issues and I am proud that last year’s effort helped 1500 cats and dogs and their families. As Chloe recently passed, I am dedicating this fundraiser in her memory,”  said Fulop.

In 2018, the Exchange Physical Therapy Fundraiser for Liberty Humane raised over $100k to purchase the equipment and to subsidize the program.  The 2019 event will serve Hudson County and the public is invited to attend. Tickets can be purchased online at: https://www.exchangephysicaltherapygroup.com/make-a-donation/.

Date/Time:  Thursday, November 14, 2019 / 7:30-9:30 pm
Location: Harborside Atrium, 210 Hudson Street, Jersey City
Cost: $40 per person / sponsorship opportunities available starting at $500

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