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CARE's Lillie's Fund
  1. Do I qualify for CARE's Lillie's Fund?

    1. You must be a resident of Chatham County to participate in Lillie's Fund.
    2. You must own the dog or cat. (Please contact CARE at 919-542-5757 or Email Us for information about programs available to residents who do not qualify for Lillie's Fund or who need help with feral or stray animals.)
    3. Lillie's fund is for residents who have no other options for financial assistance for pet spay/neuter. Our funds are limited so it is important that we serve those who need our help the most.
    4. Your annual household income must not exceed $40,000.
  2. How do I show that I qualify for Lillie's Fund?

    1. Enclose a copy of you own adult Medicaid card or Food Stamps card. (Medicaid and Food Stamps recipients automatically qualify.)
    2. Or, enclose a copy (just the first page) of the last tax return of each adult in your household. (The total must not exceed $40,000)
    3. Or, if you qualify by current income but did not file taxes, your income has decreased since your last income tax return, you are unemployed, or prefer not to send your tax return, please enclose a letter of explanation and your best proof of eligibility. (W-2, check stubs, etc.)
  3. How do I use Lillie's Fund?

    1. Complete this application. and send to:CARE, P.O. Box 555, Pittsboro, NC 27312
    2. Include a $20 co-pay for each pet. Puppies and kittens (four months old or less) can be fixed for $5 each if mom is spayed at the same time. Your application will not be processed without your co-pays.
    3. Include proof of eligibility as explained earlier. Your application will not be processed without proof of eligibility.
    4. You will receive your vouchers by mail. If you are not accepted in the program you will be notificed and your co-pay returned. If you qualify, you will receive the voucher(s) within 3 weeks.
    5. Call a participating vet for an appointment. You will receive a list of participating vets with your voucher. Call to make your appointment as soon as possible. Vouchers are only good for 2 months. CARE recommends your pet be at least 3 months old to be spayed or neutered. If you think your pet may be pregnant, do not delay. Pregnant cats and dogs can be spayed. The vet can answer any questions you have about your pet's health.
    6. Take your pet to the vet on a leash or in a carrier. For everyone's safety, always use a leash or carrier. Distemper and rabies shots (if needed) will be included along with pain medication for adult females. Reabies shots are required by law and will be given unless you provide proof of rabies vaccincation.

Low Cost Spay/Neuter Options Available to All
  1. Pet Population Patrol
    (POP-NC) 919-942-2250
    http://www.pop-nc.com
    A mobile clinic-every other month at Pittsboro Feed and Seed located 1103 East St. (Hwy 64), Pittsboro
    Cats: $55-70
    Dogs: $95-110
    Extra $15 in-heat, Pregnant, chryptorchid
    Includes surgery, exam, rabies and distemper vaccines
  2. Spay Neuter Assistance Program
    (SNAP-NC) 919-783-SNAP (7627)
    http://www.snap-nc.org
    A mobile clinic—every other month at the Chatham County Animal Shelter
    Cats: $70
    Dogs: $100-125
    Extra $15-20 for cats/$30-45 for dogs for in heat, pregnant.
    Includes surgery, rabies and distemper vaccines
  3. Spay Neuter Veterinary Clinic of the Sandhills
    5071 U.S. Hwy #1, Vass, NC
    910-692-FIXX (3499)
    $55 basic spay/neuter
    $35 cat neuter
  4. Many vet clinics in Chatham offer discount days and weeks where low cost surgeries are available to all. Call your vet for more information.

Feral Cats
  1. Chatham Animal Rescue & Education, Inc.
    Call for information: 542-5757 or Email Us
  2. Operation Catnip
    Ferals only - for clinic dates go to http://www.operationcatnip.org or email at info@operationcatnip.org

If You Are Low on Income
  1. Chatham Animal Rescue & Education, Inc.
    (CARE) 542-5757
    http://www.chathamanimalrescue.org
    $20 for eligible applicants.
    Subsidized by Lillie's Fund for qualifying Chatham County residents.
  2. Chatham County Animal Shelter
    542-7203 Ask for Krista or Ginny
    $20 for eligible applicants
    A county funded program of low cost spay/neuter for qualifying Chatham County residents.
  3. P.A.L.S. (Prevent Another Litter Subsidized) Program of SNAP-NC
    919-783-SNAP (7627)
    Cats: $30
    Dogs: $45
    (Allow 1-2 weeks for processing. Payment in cash is required at time of surgery.)
  4. The $20 FIX of Animalkind
    (Available to residents of Orange, Wake, Durham, Person or Caswell counties)
    919-870-7660
    If you live outside Chatham County contact Animalkind or call SPAY-NC HELPLINE AT 1-888-NC-FIX-EM (1-888-623-4936) for spay/neuter options near you.

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