"Neuter scooter" takes cats to P.E.I. hospital to be fixed

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Atlantic Veterinary Hospital

Published on January 19, 2013; Published on January 19, 2013
The Canadian Press

The goal of Operation Cat Nip is to help minimize Saint John's stray cat problem

Topics :: Atlantic Veterinary College , P.E.I. hospital , Saint John SPCA Animal Rescue League , Saint John's , New Brunswick , Charlottetown

A van dubbed the "neuter scooter" is carrying 35 New Brunswick cats to the Atlantic Veterinary College at UPEI today.

The felines from the Saint John SPCA Animal Rescue League will be spayed and neutered by veterinary students in Charlottetown at a low cost as part of a new program.

The shelter says the goal of Operation Cat Nip is to help minimize Saint John's stray cat problem while students gain clinical experience.

The shelter says cats who are fixed are adopted faster and have a lower risk of getting sick.

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Cat Lover

- January 21, 2013 at 23:53:48

I am just wondering why the Humane Society in St. John doesn't send the cats to a local vet clinic in St. John. Here in PEI the resident vet at the Humane Society neuters the males and sends the females to a local vet clinic. This would be supporting local business in St. John. Also, I thought the plan was to deal with colonies of feral cats as well. Should be quite a job catching them in order to make the trip.

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marie

- January 20, 2013 at 14:13:34

This is such a wonderful idea! Bravo! It is so inspiring to see concrete steps being taken to address our feline problem. I hope all these very fortunate kittens find permanent homes. A huge thank you to all involved:)

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Cat Mad

- January 19, 2013 at 17:15:21

I have nothing but high praise for the AVC both in this endeavour and in the work they do in general. Many an animal has been saved by the vets at the AVC.

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Nb Er

- January 19, 2013 at 13:22:07

Hats off to these compassionate volunteers, both the vet students and the Saint John SPCA volunteers. We need more good news stories like this.

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