Community Corner
Glen Ellyn Animal Hospitals Participating in Free Spay and Neutering Program for Pit Bulls
Pit bull owners can get vouchers for the free surgery, which is expected to reduce overpopulation of the breed as well as the number of pit bulls that end up in shelters, according to the Humane Society.
The Glen Ellyn Animal Hospital and Wheaton Animal Hospital are participating in a program launched by the Hinsdale Humane Society to help reduce the number of pit bulls that end up in animal shelters.
Throughout February, which is Spay and Neuter Month, the Humane Society will focus on the plight of pit bulls.
"We want to assist responsible pet owners in our community," said Jennifer Vlazny, HHS operations manager. "Spaying and neutering are paramount to helping resolve the pit bull overpopulation crisis and reducing the number of pit bulls we see in animal shelters in the future."
HHS is currently offering vouchers to pit bull owners to have their pets spayed or neutered for free. The vouchers will be distributed at the shelter, which is located at 22 N. Elm St. in Hinsdale, on a first-come, first-served basis. The shelter is open from 2 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays, noon to 6 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.
Participating veterinary clinics include Glen Ellyn Animal Hospital, 21 S. Park Blvd. and Wheaton Animal Hospital, 266 Roosevelt Road, Glen Ellyn. Other participating facilities are:
- Merrick Animal Hospital, Brookfield
- Elmhurst Animal Care Center, Elmhurst
- Hill-Chester Hospital for Animals, Hillside
- Hinsdale Animal Hospital, Hinsdale
- Green Paws Veterinary Clinic, LaGrange
- Naperville Animal Hospital, Naperville
- Alvi Animal Hospital, Summit
- Summit Animal Hospital, Summit
Pet owners will be responsible for scheduling the appointment to have the surgery performed during February, March or April.
Pet owners also are encouraged to purchase Spay Day hearts for donation to the HHS Spay and Neuter Fund. Each heart purchased will help enable HHS to offer additional vouchers to pit bull owners.
For more information, call 630-323-5630 or visit the HHS website.
Stay up to date on Glen Ellyn News. Sign up and begin receiving our daily newsletter in your inbox or on your smart phone. Like us on Facebook.
Find out what's happening in Glen Ellynwith free, real-time updates from Patch.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
