Homeless Animals Relief Project received a $4,500 “I Care for Animals” grant from the Mississippi Board of Animal Health. The funds will be used as part of their feline spay/neuter initiative. Spay/neuter (birth control surgery) reduces pet overpopulation and improves feline health.
Homeless Animals Relief Project’s mission is to spay/neuter cats living in high poverty areas and with the working poor. Based in Senatobia, the 501 (c)3 charitable organization has been serving north Mississippi since 1997. More information on their programs can be found online at homelessanimalsreliefproject.org or call 662-292-0922.
The “I Care for Animals” Car Tag Program offers an opportunity for Mississippians to purchase a specialty license plate which benefits animals around the state. The license plates may be purchased at county tax collector’s offices. The proceeds from these purchases go into a state animal care fund which is distributed to animal shelters, humane organizations and municipalities which make application and meet the criteria for award.
The “I Care for Animals” Car Tag Program is in its twentieth year of assisting animal shelters, humane organizations and municipalities, primarily with spay/neuter programs.
Cities, counties and nonprofit animal organizations interested in applying for “I Care for Animals” grant money can find more information at mbah.ms.gov.
