TN animal shelters eligible for spay/neuter grants

ANIMAL SHELTERS IN TENNESSEE ARE BEING INVITED TO APPLY FOR GRANTS TO PROVIDE LOW-COST SPAY AND NEUTER SERVICES. THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE’S ANIMAL HEALTH DIVISION OFFERS ANIMAL-FRIENDLY GRANTS TO TENNESSEE GOVERNMENT-RUN SHELTERS OR NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE LOW-COST SPAY AND NEUTER SERVICES. THE REIMBURSEMENT GRANTS ARE FOR SPAY AND NEUTER PROCEDURES PERFORMED BY A LICENSED VET ONLY AND DON’T COVER OTHER TYPES OF SERVICES OR EXPENSES. FUNDING FOR THE GRANTS IS SUPPORTED BY THE ANIMAL-FRIENDLY SPECIALTY LICENSE PLATE, WITH $35 OF EVERY PLATE SALE GOING TO THE GRANTS. THE GRANT APPLICATION PERIOD IS OPEN UNTIL MAY 12.

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