THOMASVILLE, Ga. (WTXL)--People in Thomasville can now get some financial help when paying to have their pets spayed or neutered.
It's called SNIP or spay and neuter incentive program.
SNIP is income-based. Those who qualify could be eligible for the services at a reduced rate of $50 for cats or $70 dogs.
The Thomasville-Thomas County Humane Society Board President Lindy Dewert says the program helps battle the issue of animal overpopulation.
In order to qualify for SNIP those interested must show:
1. Valid picture I.D. and one of the following:
‐ EBT Card
‐ Medicaid Card
‐ Unemployment Check Stub (and most recent tax return)
‐ Disability “Award Letter” (and most recent tax return)
OR
2. Valid picture I.D. and most recent income tax return placing you in one
of the following income categories:
‐ One-adult household with income less than $25,000 per year
‐ Two-adult household with income less than $40,000 per year
SNIP will be coordinated through the Humane Society but implemented at the local veterinary offices.
The TTCHS will be responsible for collecting the money, screening applicants/verifying income-based
eligibility, and dispensing official SNIP certificates. Participating veterinary clinics include: Clanton-
Malphus-Hodges Veterinary Hospital, Thomasville Animal Hospital, Young’s Veterinary Clinic, and
Cairo Animal Hospital.
“Participation of the local veterinarians is essential to our new SNIP Thomasville program. We really
appreciate their tireless commitment to the health and welfare of the animals in our community!” says
Ed Williams, Thomasville-Thomas County Humane Society Executive Director
Program will be limited to residents of Thomas & Grady counties. Proof of current rabies vaccination is
required, or there will be an additional charge of $10 for vaccination on the day of surgery.
