P.E.T.S. marks 25 years

Prevent Euthanasia Through Sterilization (P.E.T.S.) is celebrating 25 years of working towards a mission of reducing overpopulation and abandonment of companion animals. The program started in 1991 with four very dedicated volunteers. Several years after coming together to raise awareness about the need to spay and neuter cats, the organization became a 501(c)3. Over the years several more volunteers joined, and some left and today there is a core of very dedicated folks who volunteer their time and money to carry out the mission.

Dr. Harold Sherman formerly of Foxcroft Veterinary and now retired, agreed to work with P.E.T.S. to offer reduced spay/neuter costs for cats and dogs to those that qualified. President Sue Slate said that they were elated that Doc Sherman would support the organization’s mission. Today, thanks to Dr. Ron Miles, Foxcroft Veterinary continues to support the program helping hundreds of individuals and families from nearby towns.

To celebrate P.E.T.S. will have a huge three-day yard sale on July 8, 9 and 10 at the Fayscott parking lot in Dexter from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Rain date is July 15-17. The sale will feature lots of household items; kids clothes, toys and bikes; collectables such as Snow Babies, a 1970s clarinet with case; grooming stairs for dogs; Carolina Rocker; and small furniture amongst hundreds of other items.

Today there is no excuse for not having your pets fixed because there are so many programs available that offer reduced costs. Check for qualifications when calling The Cleo Fund (for cats, domestic or feral) at 773-6221; the Help Fix ME program at 1-800-367-1317; or P.E.T.S. at 564-8092 for qualification guidelines and assistance with dogs and cats.

Donations can be sent to P.E.T.S. P O Box 912, Guilford ME 044443. All monies raised go directly to help animals.