Paws-itive Partners
Since 2011, Paws-itive Partners Humane Society and veterinary clinics in North Platte and Sutherland have sponsored Love My Cat months. Two months each year, the goal of Love My Cat is to make spaying and neutering cats easily affordable for low-income cat owners in this area. “For only $35, low-income cat caregivers can provide lifelong care for their cat. Cats that are sterilized are less likely to get certain cancers, they do not contribute to the homelessness and overpopulation of cats, they tend to be more social and healthier" said Jo Mayber, Paws-itive Partners president.
Beginning now, cat owners can call 308-530-1516 to register for Love My Cat. Low-income cat owners must call this number before scheduling an appointment with their Love My Cat veterinarian in Sutherland or North Platte. Participants are encouraged to call as soon as possible so they don’t miss deadlines or delays. “Paws-itive Partners helps people of low-income status spay/neuter house pets, barn cats and stray cats they are caring for. We can help with up to three cats per household for $35 per cat.” Mayber said.
Love My Cat is an important Paws-itive Partners program and the organization’s largest expense annually. In addition to Love My Cat months, Paws-itive Partners helps spay/neuter dogs and cats year-round. They recently implemented Urgent Short-Term Pet Care for pets whose owners have been displaced due to hospitalization or homelessness.
Paws-itive Partners co-runs North Platte Pet Food Pantry. Paws-itive Partners relies on fundraising, donations, and volunteers to care for animals.