How much will it cost to spay/neuter my pet?
Prices vary greatly, but remember, it is always less expensive to spay one pet than to have to spay and neuter all of her offspring! Check with your vet, and if the price is an obstacle call the PAF [...]
What if I want to show my children the miracle of birth?
Consider fostering a homeless cat and kittens through a local shelter instead, for an enriching educational experience that will help animals, instead of adding to the problem. Breeding your pet will necessitate the killing of an equal number of [...]
Shouldn’t I let my pet have one litter?
Definitely not. For one thing, every heat cycle brings a significant risk of pregnancy—and first cycles occur as early as four months of age in kittens, six months of age in puppies—dangerously young to have a litter. Spaying before [...]
Isn’t it better to leave my pets “natural”?
Our pets are not natural. In nature, predators like canines and felines practice natural population control. They start breeding later than domestic animals, have fewer and smaller litters, do not become pregnant again while still raising young, and, in [...]
Will my male dog no longer be masculine?
Your male dog will still be male, and will retain his masculine nature. If he started out protective and territorial, he will be protective and territorial after neutering, He will, however, be more focused on his human family, instead [...]
Won’t altering my pet make them get fat?
No. Overeating and inactivity will make your pet fat. Feed pets proper amounts of quality food, and provide adequate exercise.
Can you help me with vaccines for my pets?
We do not subsidize vaccines, however our hotline volunteers can refer you to special programs or low cost vaccine options in you area.
Can you help with emergency medical expenses for my pets?
Unfortunately, we do not currently have funds for emergency medical expenses. Below is a list of some resources that may be able to help you. If they require that your pet be spayed or neutered to receive their services, we [...]
I can no longer keep my pet. Can PAF take him/her?
Most likely we cannot. We do not have a shelter, and the animals in our adoption program are kept in private foster homes, or with our adoption partners. Space is severely limited. If you would like to keep your pet, [...]
Do you need volunteers?
Yes! There are a variety of volunteer opportunities available and we appreciate all the help we can get!Apply to be a volunteer now »