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Galveston County animal rescue awarded $150K to treat pets in five counties
- Grant funding of $150,000 will boost low-cost spay and neuter services at Fix Ur Pet in Santa Fe.
- The funds support expanded community outreach and easier access to care for nearby counties.
- Fix Ur Pet clinic plans to fix more pets with the grant and broaden services beyond spay/neuter.
- Since 2020, the Santa Fe clinic has spayed and neutered 24,000 dogs and cats.
- The grant aims to reduce street and shelter animals by improving affordability and access.
- Dr. Jennifer Blakey Turner emphasizes affordable spay and neuter as a core mission.
- The clinic accepts residents from surrounding counties with no questions asked.
- PetSmart Charities is funding the initiative to expand access to veterinary care.
- The story was reported by FOX 26 Houston with on-site coverage from Randy Wallace.
- The initiative aligns with a broader effort to address pet overpopulation in Texas.
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