Online registration for Feb. spay/neuter clinic

Online registration for the spay/neuter clinic set for Feb. 5-15 is now live at saipanhumanesociety.org/. From the home page, click the button that says “Request an appointment” and follow the instructions.

The clinic will be at the Koblerville Community Center. Drop off your pets between 7:30 and 8am and the last pick-up time is at 4pm.

The visiting veterinarian this time is Dr. Jessica Nelson and licensed veterinary technician Lauren Ruiz.

The prices for services are as follows: $50 for male cat, $75 for female cat, male/female dog. Price varies for specialty surgeries (amputation, eye removal, etc.).

Saipan Humane Society is expecting to service 20-28 patients daily and slots are filling up, so register now.

SHS executive director Lauren Cabrera said she’s worked with both Nelson and Ruiz and they are “absolutely wonderful.”

SHS is “excited to work with and learn from them both,” said Cabrera. “Dr. Nelson has been a wonderful supporter of what we are doing.”

Cabrera added that the two’s flight will be generously covered by SHS’ partners at Banfield Foundation. “We will be working in collaboration with Dog Control Program staff and one to two volunteers from Guam Animals In Need, along with our SHS staff/volunteers, to make this clinic possible,” said Cabrera.

The clinic is also looking for volunteers. The minimum age is 16 years old. You can choose full or half-day shifts and lend a helping hand in check-ins, recovery, or preparation. The full day schedule is from 7am to 4pm and the half-day schedule is either from 7am to 12pm, or 12pm to 4pm.

Email info@saipanhumanesociety.org with the subject ‘VOLUNTEER’. “Let’s work together to create a better future for our furry friends!” said SHS’s social media post.

SHS said sterilization is the first defense in sustainable animal population control. Sterilizing your pets will improve animal welfare on the island by reducing the number of puppies and kittens born.

Additionally, it reduces the risk of certain deadly illnesses and cancers such as pyometra (uterine infection) and mammary (breast) cancer. Your pet will also experience a happier life if they are not constantly fighting the urge to go wander and find a mate. They may leave your property less, and be more loyal companions focused on their duties as a pet or guard animal rather than focused on reproducing.

The last time SHS hosted a spay/neuter clinic was in August and serviced over 150 pets.