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Shamrock Foundation, Inc.
Shamrock Foundation
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Honoring the Animals

Low-income Citizens Can Get Vouchers to Have Their Pets Spayed/Neutered
FRANKFORT, Ky. — Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer has announced that low-income Kentuckians again may apply for vouchers to help offset the cost of having their pets spayed or neutered. The Kentucky Animal Control Advisory Board voted recently to spend $100,000 on the program. “The voucher program is very popular, and I thank the board for providing more funding,” Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer said. “I also want to express my appreciation to participating veterinarians. They’re helping the state deal with a real public safety issue and reduce the number of unwanted animals in the state. They’re also helping pet owners who want to do the right thing.” Previous rounds of funding for vouchers were exhausted in a few weeks.
Pet owners with annual household incomes of $30,000 or less may get a voucher application from the Department’s Web site, www.kyagr.com; from participating veterinarians, or by calling the Department toll-free at 1-888-297-9093. Applicants must return the completed application with proof of low income to the KDA.
The participant will be responsible for a $20 co-pay per procedure, to be paid to the veterinarian. Vouchers must be redeemed no later than 60 days after the date they are issued.Each approved household will be eligible for up to two vouchers. Pets to be spayed or neutered must be 6 months old or older.
The voucher program is funded primarily with proceeds from the sale of spay and neuter license plates. The plates are available for an initial fee of $25 and an annual renewal fee of $20. Vehicle owners can get the spay and neuter license plate by applying at their county clerk’s office.
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Upcoming Events
- The deadline for artists who want their art donation considers in the AFTA Jury should have their pieces submitted by June 1, 2008. Click here for more info ...
- 2008 Greyhound Festival of the Bluegrass,
July 18-20, 2008 at the
Clarion Hotel & Conference Center,
Bluegrass Parkway (just off Hurstbourne Lane)
- Art for the Animals, August 7, 2008 @ Mellwood Arts Center
- Honoring the Animals Candlelight Vigil, September 14, Brown-Forman Amphitheater, http://www.honoringtheanimals.org/
- Louisville Pet Lover's Expo, September 27 & 28, Kentucky Expo Center, www.louisvillepetexpo.com
Adoption Updates
Dogs
- Feeders Supply in Middletown Fridays from 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Cats
- Cats are on site all day every day at the above Feeders Supply locations.
- All cats and kittens are spayed or neutered, FIV and/or Leukemia tested, wormed, and vaccinated. All adoptions include a coupon book worth over $100 from Feeders Supply.
We can always use volunteers to hold dogs and talk to possible adopters. For more information see the Volunteer section of the web site.
Shamrock Foundation, Inc. 2007 Profit & Loss Statement
In 2007 90% of all expenses incurred by the Shamrock Foundation were pet related.
Our operating costs are very low and we do our best to keep focus on our mission.
This would not be possible without your donations. Please consider making a donation today so that we can continue this important work in our community.
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Pet Tips and Trivia
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Frankfort, KY - Kentucky drivers are now able to sign up to receive a new license plate that is designed to encourage Kentuckians to spay or neuter their pets. |
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