Puerto Rico: Caguas opens 250 sterilization spots for 10 dollars per animal

The city of Caguas is organizing a third spay and neuter day for dogs and cats, open to 250 animals with a fee of 10 dollars per pet, according to Telemundo Puerto Rico. Mayor William Miranda Torres announced the date: Saturday, October 31. This action aims to encourage animal welfare and responsible pet ownership.

Who can participate

The operation starts at 6:30 a.m. at the Cancha Roger Mendoza and is only open to residents of Caguas. Each participant must be over 18 years old and present a water or electricity bill proving residency. Only one pet is allowed per family.

The animal must be between three months and six years old, and weigh between three and 40 pounds. Medical staff will examine it before the procedure. The pet must also have fasted: four hours if it is under one year old, six hours if older.

Partners and funding

The initiative is led in partnership with Veterinarians for Puerto Rico and the Movimiento Social Pro-Bienestar Animal (MOSPBA). Representative José "Conny" Varela Fernández added 10,000 dollars, bringing his total support for these events to 20,000 dollars.

What Primera Hora reports

According to Primera Hora, the event held at the Cancha Roger Mendoza exceeded the initial goal of 250 surgeries. The newspaper specifies that it included 52 community cats and received a new contribution from legislative funds.