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TenSPOT Fix
$10 Spay/Neuter for Cats & Dogs
March 14th & 15th, 2009

Any healthy cat spayed or neutered for only $10!
Any healthy dog under 50lbs spayed or neutered for only $10!

Healthy pets only. No monorchid or cryptorchid males, no pregnant females. Dogs over 50lbs will require additional charge determined by the veterinarian. Proof of vaccinations may be required, or purchase service from veterinarian. This program is for pets in individual households. Funding is limited, so please help us to help those who cannot afford normal charges for this surgery. [Download Flyer]

Call these clinics for an appointment:

Bates Creek Veterinary Clinic- 573-438-3666
Bellson Animal Hospital- 618-281-5100
Dorothy Brinker, DVM- 636-239-3927
Cuba Veterinary Clinic- 573-885-7775
Dacus Veterinary Hospital- 636-937-9502
Franklin County Animal Medical Ctr- 636-390-9280
Hampton Animal Hospital- 314-647-8818
Hermann Veterinary Clinic- 573-486-2515
Hillside Animal Hospital- 314-645-2141
Horseshoe Lake Animal Hospital- 618-344-7949
Jefferson Animal Hospital- 314-772-4438
Murphy Animal Hospital- 636-677-8555
New Haven Veterinary Clinic- 573-237-7387
Olsen Veterinary Clinic- 618-656-5868
Pet Station PC- 866-583-2858
St. Clair Pet Hospital- 636-629-2323
St. Louis Pet Clinic- 314-773-6400
Webster Groves Animal Hospital- 314-968-4310

Free Straw for Warm Paws

For the sixth year, OpSPOT will be providing straw to families whose dogs must stay outdoors. Anyone is eligible to go to a participating shelter and receive free straw. We are also collecting dog houses, which are free to persons who could not otherwise afford to buy one. Call these participating shelters for information about free straw and houses in your area.

St. Louis City ACC- 314-353-5838
St. Louis County Animal Shelter- 314-831-6500
Franklin County Humane Society- 636-583-4300
Jefferson County Animal Control- 636-797-5577
St. Charles Humane Services- 636-949-7387
St. Clair County Animal Services- 618-235-0585

To donate a new or slightly used dog house, or to make a donation to OpSPOT for buying new houses, please call 314-995-8678. * OpSPOT does not promote dogs living outside and believes that any animal out for short periods of time in the cold should have access to shelter and warm dry bedding.

Annual Hope for the Animals Day

Annual "Hope for the Animals Day", Sunday, August 16th, 2009 at Sons of Rest Pavilion, Tower
Grove Park. $10 rabies vaccinations, distemper vaccinations and microchips will be
available.

909-VETS

Check out our 909-VETS program, which provides low-cost spays and neuters, by dialing 314-909-8387 (VETS)

 
Labradors Are The Most Popular Insured Dog Reports VIP Insurance
 
Labradors Are Most Popular Insured Dog, VPI Finds

Breed               

No. of 
Insured Medical

Average Nonroutine Costs Per Year

1

Labrador Retriever

38,591

287

2

Golden Retriever

19,313

279

3

Yorkshire Terrier

14,074

245

4

Shih Tzu

13,149

207

5

Boxer

10,281

295

6

German Shepherd

8,829

296

7

Chihuahua

8,581

215

8

Maltese

8,064

241

9

Pug

7,404

249

10

Cock Spaniel

7,187

252

The Labrador retriever is America’s most popular insured dog breed, according to Veterinary Pet Insurance of Brea, Calif., which recently analyzed its insured database to find the top 10 insured dog breeds of 2007.

The data revealed that 38,591 Labs were insured last year, followed by Golden retrievers (19,313 insured) and Yorkshire terriers (14,074).

Labs have also been the most commonly registered breed with the American Kennel Club for the past 17 years. The breed is the only one to occupy the same position (No. 1) on both the VPI and AKC lists. Although the AKC’s registration numbers indicate a large amount of registered beagles (No. 5), dachshunds (No. 7), poodles (No. 8) and miniature schnauzers (No. 10), none of these breeds was among VPI’s most commonly insured breeds.

VPI also calculated the average amount its policyholders spent on nonroutine veterinary care for each of the top insured breeds in 2007. The medical care costs—the average annual submitted claim amount—appear directly related to the size of the breed, with larger breeds costing more than smaller ones.

German shepherds topped the list at $296, followed by boxers at $295 and Labs at $287.

The disparity of expense is most likely due to the fact that larger breeds can require larger doses of medication, according to VPI.

 
 
 
 
 
More and more communities are making chaining or tethering a dog illegal. Here are the facts on chaining/tethering dogs.
 
 
National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week is November 2-8, 2008