California spays 100,000 and counting

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Alameda, Calif. - The joint efforts of the California Veterinary Medical Association, 1,042 veterinarians in California and a $5.6 million grant from the Maddie's Fund, have resulted in the spaying and neutering of 100,000 feral cats.

Alameda, Calif. - The joint efforts of the California VeterinaryMedical Association, 1,042 veterinarians in California and a $5.6 milliongrant from the Maddie's Fund, have resulted in the spaying and neuteringof 100,000 feral cats.

From Eureka to Escondido, feral cats have been altered through the CVMAFeral Cat Altering Program, which recruits private practice veterinariansto alter the animals. Surgeries are free to the caregivers; doctors arereimbursed about $50 per surgery by CVMA. After the spay or neuter, thecats are released to their former habitat.

Maddie's Fund is an independent animal rescue foundation.

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