Pack Life's Mission

Pack Life is an organization that is dedicated to ensuring that No Dog is Left Behind. What that means is that no dog is ever mistreated or euthanized because of people induced behavior, age, overpopulation, or for any other reason. We work with non-profit animal welfare groups, as well as local and distant communities, to better the lives of stray, abandoned, and abused dogs. We participate in and conduct events to help with fundraising, volunteering, and education, to ultimately demolish the catastrophic crisis surrounding “unwanted” dogs.

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Spay / Neuter Resources

Why Spay/Neuter?

· Spay/neuter directly impacts the number of animals that lose their lives in our shelters and on our streets. Having your pet spayed or neutered frees up homes for homeless pets that are already born.

· Spay/neuter im­proves your pet’s health, reducing or eliminat­ing the risk of certain cancers and other diseases.

· A fixed dog is a happy dog! Spay/neuter reduces or eliminates spraying (marking objects with a spray of urine), yowling/howling, escaping, and other troublesome behaviors.
· A neutered community is a happy community! Spay/neuter has a direct impact on the incidence of dog bites in a community. The majority of dog bites (60-80%) are caused by intact male dogs. Pregnant or nursing female dogs are more likely to bite as well.
If you would like to have your dog spayed or neutered, but are experiencing road blocks doing so, please contact Pack Life.
We can help! Email cassandra@packlife.org or call 207.754.5757
 Please click here to download a
spay/neuter assistance application.
 
Best Friends Spay/Neuter Brochure
This brochure discusses some of the misconceptions about spay/neuter, and disspells some of the myths associated with it. It also identifies the many benefits of spay neuter in an easy to read format. Feel free to print it for anyone looking for more information. To request a hard copy of this brochure, email cassandra@packlife.org
Spay or Neuter Your Dog!
Now that you know how important it is to spay or neuter your dog, here are some resources to help you:

-Call your local animal shelter or veterinarian hospital to find out what services are available in your area. Many animal shelters have, or know of funds that may be available for spay/neuter assistance.



-Help Fix ME is a State of Maine low-income spay/neuter program that provides assistance for cats and dogs. The cost for those who qualify is $10 for cats and $20 for dogs. To find out if you qualify, please call 1-800-367-1317. Please help support this program by licensing your dog in your respective town! $1 of every license helps to fund this program. Please also check off the box labeled Companion Animal Sterilization Fund on your Maine state tax return, as this money also helps to fund this program.

-Half of the proceeds from the purchase of the Maine animal welfare specialty plate will also help fund the Help Fix ME program. The plates are now available for purchase at your local town office or online at maine.gov.

-If you do not qualify for the low-income assistance programs, log onto friendsofanimals.org. Here you can purchase a female dog spay certificate for $90, or a male neuter certificate for $64. The certificates are valid at participating vet hospitals in your area, and cover the entire surgery. There are no financial guidelines for this program. To purchase a certificate by phone, call 1800-321-PETS.

-Vouchers must be purchased through Friends of Animals.
Here are the participating Veterinary Hospitals in Maine:
       
        -Clearwater Veterinary Hospital - 970 Industry Road Farmington, ME (ph. 207-778-6275)
        -Blake Veterinary Hospital - 66 Atlantic Hwy. Northport, ME (ph. 207-789-5700)
          -Wells Dog & Cat Hospital - 418 Sanford Rd. Wells, ME (ph. 207-646-8323)

-Cleo FUND
This program helps fix cats, mixed breed dogs, and rabbits. Call 207-773-6221.

-The recommended age for spay/neutering is 2-6 months of age.