Bend Spay+Neuter Project becomes a program of HSCO, consolidating services to better serve animals and people in the region
The Humane Society of Central Oregon (HSCO) and Bend Spay+Neuter Project are announcing that the two organizations have come together to create efficiencies within Central Oregon’s animal welfare services. Bend Spay+Neuter Project (BSNP) will become a program of HSCO, continuing to provide low-cost spay and neuter and basic wellness services for pets. Both organizations have similar missions, grounded in compassionate and humane care for animals. In a swiftly growing community, consolidating the organizations will enhance services for both people and pets.
“The strong relationship between HSCO and BSNP goes back to when our organization was founded, and we have continued to work together on many projects that affect animal welfare in Central Oregon,” said Laura Fritz, interim executive director of Bend Spay+Neuter Project. “This move makes good sense so we can provide easy access, under one organization, to a wide array of services that provide compassionate and humane care for animals” said Sabrina Slusser, executive director of the Humane Society of Central Oregon.
Low-cost animal care services, including spay and neuter surgeries, vaccines and wellness exams, will continue at the current Bend Spay+Neuter Project clinic on Wilson Avenue in Bend. HSCO plans to continue other programs, such as specialty clinics in outlying communities, and is exploring ways to merge the two organizations’ pet food banks.
