BY EMILY LINCKE
The impact
Lend a hand
and items, such as unused insulin needles, old towels or old newspapers, can all help. “It takes the village, and it takes community support,” Larson said.
The nonprofits serving animals in New Caney and Porter operate off the generosity of others, Larson said. Monetary donations—such as sponsoring vaccines and operations— volunteering, fostering or donating pet food
Local animal welfare organizations are focusing on spay and neuter services to help pets and make communities safer, McConnell said. The operations can prevent health problems for pets, including testicular and ovarian cancers, she said. “By spaying and neutering your pet … your pet will be healthier in the long run,” McConnell said. A lack of low-cost veterinary services burdens communities, because shelters become crowded and unvaccinated pets are a public health risk, said Operation Pets Alive President Rebecca Forbes via email March 19. Her organization offers low-cost spay/neuter operations and vaccines. “Ultimately, these challenges affect the quality of life for both residents and animals,” Forbes said. Volunteers with Alaska’s Hope and the AABY Foundation help the community access medica- tions for pets to prevent fleas and heartworms. The organizations also help feed the pets of people experiencing homelessness, said Juanita Zavala, AABY’s clinic coordinator.
Community resources
Lone Star Animal Welfare League Pet food is given to senior citizens by this nonprofit, which also coordinates spay/neuter operations. • www.lsawl.org Montgomery County Animal Shelter This county-run facility accepts stray animals and offers adoptions. • 8535 Hwy. 242, Conroe • www.mcaspets.org Operation Pets Alive The nonprofit holds adoption and spay/neuter events. • www.operationpetsalive.org
Low-cost vaccinations Low-cost spay/neuter operations Fostering/adoptions
Alaska’s Hope Animal Rescue This nonprofit hosts pet vaccination events. • www.alaskashopeanimalrescue.com AABY Foundation Funded through its thrift store, this nonprofit provides pet assistance for senior citizens and hosts animal vaccinations and spay/neuter events. • Thrift Store: 22558 Community Drive, New Caney • www.instagram.com/aabyfoundation
SOURCES: INDIVIDUAL ORGANIZATIONS/COMMUNITY IMPACT
Texas Made. Built to Last. Residential, Commercial, Custom, we do it all.
281-442-4584 | AmericanTrussComponents.com
17
NEW CANEY - PORTER EDITION
Powered by FlippingBook