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January 7, 2010
Holland M. Ware Foundation Donates $5,000 to the Atlanta Humane Society to Offer Free Spay/Neuter Services for Pit Bulls and Pit Bull Mixes
ATLANTA – The Holland M. Ware Foundation has generously donated $5,000 to the Atlanta Humane Society to offer free spay/neuter services to 100 pit bulls and pit bull mixes. The veterinary clinic at the Atlanta Humane Society is scheduling the free spay/neuter appointments now.
"Pit bulls are extremely sweet animals when raised in the proper environment," said Anna Ware of the Holland M. Ware Foundation. "It is our hope that with this donation to the Atlanta Humane Society for free spay/neuter services, pit bull owners will be encouraged to help control the pet overpopulation in Georgia."
In addition to this recent donation, the Holland M. Ware Foundation has supported the Atlanta Humane Society since 2000 with the inception of the Holland M. Ware Rewards Fund, which allows AHS to offer monetary rewards in exchange for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of a person or persons responsible for animal cruelty- and neglect-related crimes in Georgia.
Pet owners of pit bulls and pit bull mixes interested in the free spay/neuter services are invited to call the Atlanta Humane Society clinic at (404) 875-6420 to schedule an appointment. The clinic is open 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday.
About Atlanta Humane Society
Founded in 1873, the Atlanta Humane Society and Society For Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals, Inc. is the oldest private non-profit animal welfare organization in Atlanta and one of the oldest humane agencies in America. Services such as Canine Play Yard, spay/neuter, adoptions, a regional food bank program, pet facilitated therapy, animal behavior hot-line and our charitable veterinary clinic are made possible by generous contributions of time and money from the public.
Our mission is to prevent neglect, abuse, cruelty and exploitation of animals and to assure that their interests and well-being are fully, effectively and humanely protected by an aware and caring society. For more information about the Atlanta Humane Society, visit www.atlantahumane.org or call 404-875-5331.