26 vet clinics and spay-neuter providers around the state will divide $24,000 raised by the Pet Overpopulation Advisory Council. The council raised the money through the sale of special Animal Friendly license plates, thanks to a new law that authorized the Department of Motor Vehicles to design, manufacture and sell them. Jeff Dorson, the chairman of the Pet Overpopulation Advisory Council, says the license plate purchases are going towards a great cause.
“It’s just a cat and dog emblem on a license plate, but the money goes for spay and neuter programs, which are desperately needed,” Dorson explained.
Animal Friendly license plates cost about $50 more than regular plates, but the surcharge goes straight to the cause. Dorson says the purchases will help the council limit pet overpopulation.
“The more plates we sell, obviously, the more money we can distribute. And it simply goes for spay and neuter, because our state is in the middle of a crisis with pet overpopulation,” Dorson said.
If people don’t purchase Animal Friendly license plates, Dorson says the Pet Council also accepts donations throughout the year.
“If you go to our website, if you feel generous, go ahead. We’ll distribute it accordingly,” Dorson said
The website is http://louisianapetoverpopulation.org
