Resources
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MA Free Spay/Neuter Voucher program for families receiving state assistance:
https://www.mass.gov/service-details/spayneuter-voucher-program
Helpful Hint: when sending the voucher to your local Animal Control Officer, cc the email address on the MA State page, and follow up with Animal Control often to make sure they send your application into the state promptly.
There is a 3-4 month wait in getting your voucher after the state receives the application.
Merrimack River Cat Mobile at Leominster and Gardner monthly
Tufts at Tech in Worcester
Sterling Animal Shelter Clinics
Second Chance: Worcester, Springfield, North Brookfield, Southbridge
MSPCA: Boston, North Shore, Cape Cod
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We are part of the Pawsitive Pantry Network, a non-profit organization who collects pet food and distributes to human pantries across Massachusetts.
Locate a pantry here: https://pawsitivepantry.org/pantry-locations/
More information on Pawsitive Pantry: https://pawsitivepantry.org/
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A guide of how to get back your lost pet can be found here: https://www.heretodaysanctuary.org/finding-your-lost-cat
It is recommended that you do NOT put out your cat’s litterbox, as that attracts predators. Instead, take a rag and wipe it over your face, the face of any family members, and wipe it down your other pets in the house to attract your cat back, as they know your scent.
It may be necessary to trap your kitty, as they may be uncomfortable and unfamiliar with you, as they are in a different environment and scared. We can assist with trapping and can loan traps to get your kitty back.
Facebook lost and found and community pages are a great resource to get the word out. We are happy to assist with distributing your plea, with links to over 50 community and lost and found pages.
Contact the local animal shelters and Animal Control to inquire about any new intakes they may have received and leave your contact information should they receive in a kitty in the future that matches your lost pet.
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Dr. Rachel Geller offers assistance pro-bono for your pet:
Information of her services and helpful videos from her and Jackson Galexy regarding key behavior issues can be found here:
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Please refer to each program’s page for information and how to apply. Some require you to provide a veterinary estimate BEFORE they will pay for care; some will pay after the fact. Some require your veterinarian to apply; others allow you to apply for yourself. Here Today does not administer any of these programs.
Feline Assistance, Resource & Support (FARS) program.
The Shadow Fund - Primarily for residents of the Merrimack Valley.
Pet Car Assistance - Only for animals treated at MSPCA-Angell.
Best Friends - Financial Aid for Pets.
Care Credit - This is a credit card program to help owners pay for vet care in installments.
Scratch Pay: https://scratchpay.com/ - This is a payment program to help owners pay for vet care in installments.
Veterinary Partners - A website listing low-cost resources.