FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – On May 1, 2015 the Humane Society of Broward County and Broward County Animal Care & Adoption introduced “Mission Catpossible” a collaborative spay/neuter project for felines residing in 11 targeted zip codes.  The goal….to sterilize 4,000 cats from these specific areas by May 1, 2016.

The Mission has been completed, two months ahead of schedule and today – Friday March 4, 2016 – the 4,000th cat was brought to the HSBC to be sterilized. 

Felines residing in zip codes:  33009, 33021, 33023, 33024, 33025, 33060, 33314, 33315, 33317, 33324, 33325 were spayed or neutered at no cost and those old enough received a free rabies vaccination. 

“By sterilizing these cats it will have a direct impact on the number of cats born in these areas and we hope to see a decrease in the number of cats surrendered” said HSBC Senior Vice President Mary Steffen.

Peggy of Hollywood brings in the 4,000th cat for a spay appointment. The feline is from a group in Dania Beach she is helping get sterilized. Peggy is pictured here with the HSBC spay/neuter departments’: (L-R) Dawn Parisi, Kristen Gillette , Christine Peters and Susan Gilfillan.

The Humane Society of Broward County continues to operate a low-cost spay/neuter service for the public who want to have their pets sterilized.  Appointments are necessary and to schedule an appointment call 954-463-SPAY (7729) or email spayneuter@hsbroward.com.  Vaccinations, microchipping and testing are available for a fee.

Only with your help can we reduce the number of unwanted cats and dogs in our community.

The Humane Society of Broward County is conveniently located at 2070 Griffin Road, just a block west of I-95.  The HSBC is a private, non-profit organization supported by donations from people and companies who want to help us help the animals.  The shelter receives no government funding and is not affiliated with any local or national organization with a similar name.  To learn more visit www.humanebroward.com

Broward County Animal Care and Adoption is dedicated to providing shelter for lost and homeless animals. The agency provides access to hundreds of shelter pets hoping for a new home. Please prevent unwanted animals and have your pet spayed or neutered. For more information about the agency, visit Broward.org/animal, or "like us" on Facebook.com/BrowardPets.