Also going on Today - Last Day : Sunday, Sept. 29th Noon-4 pm At 5896 US RT 6 (Corner of RT 6 & Willowcreek Rd. Portage Commons Shopping plaza. Watch for banner on window to mark which empty store front we will be in.) Through this program families that fit within the income guidelines (see below) will be able to receive a certificate Through December 31st, qualifying pet owners can get their pets spayed or neutered for only $ 10 ! The Spay-Neuter Assistance Program (SNAP) targets Indiana residents with: household income at or below 200% of Federal Poverty guidelines (see list of Qualifying Programs below). Indiana residents that have been accepted in certain needs-based public assistance programs (see table of Qualifying Household Income brackets below) Qualifying programs • Energy Assistance Program • Food Stamps • Major VA Disability • Medicaid (not Medicare) • Public School Free Lunch Program • Section 8 Housing • Social Security Disability (SSD) - (not S-S-Retirement Income) • Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) • Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Qualifying Household Income Household Gross Annual Income Monthly Weekly 1 $22,340 $1,866 $466 2 $30,260 $2,522 $631 3 $38,180 $3,182 $796 4 $46,100 $3,842 $961 5 $54,020 $4,502 $1,126 For each additional person add $7,920 $660 $165 Get certificates at: At 5896 US RT 6 Portage (Corner of RT 6 and Willowcreek Rd) (Portage Commons Shopping plaza. Watch for banner on window to mark which empty store front we will be in.) The Kibble Kitchen Pet Pantry will be signing up families that qualify for low cost spay/neuter certificates through SNSI. Spay-Neuter Services of Indiana, Inc. (SNSI) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. SNSI provides financial assistance for spay/neuter surgeries statewide to low-income individuals. Since their inception in 1977, they have helped nearly 70,000 families spay or neuter their pets. SNSI networks with veterinarians and low-cost clinics to provide affordable spay/neuter surgery options. These veterinarians graciously discount their services to help us further our mission of eliminating the killing of healthy and treatable cats and dogs. To apply: Attend one of the scheduled dates, complete and sign the application. • Bring Cash or obtain one money order payable to Kibble Kitchen for the total amount due ($10 per pet x number of pets). • Provide proof of participation, you MUST bring a current award letter stating what qualifying program you are approved for, valid ID, & proof of address. • If you reside within Porter County the pantry will receive your SNAP certificate (valid for three months) and will schedule an appointment directly with the Estelle Marcus Clinic One of our volunteers will then contact you to guide you through the process. If you reside within Lake or LaPorte County within two weeks, you will receive a SNAP certificate (valid for three months) and list of participating veterinarians in the mail. You are accountable for scheduling an appointment directly with any veterinarian on the list. Program Information SNAP covers the cost of spay-neuter surgery. Your pet may need additional services such as disease testing and prevention or blood work as recommended by individual veterinarians. These services are not covered by the SNAP program. Pets should receive annual wellness checks, vaccinations and permanent identification for long‑term health and safety. Your pet’s vaccinations should be current and can be done at the time of surgery or in advance through numerous low-cost resources. Visit our website or contact us for more information. NW Indiana Participating vets: Animal Hospital of Chesterton (CATS ONLY) 117 N. 15th St Chesterton, IN 46304 Hanover Vet Hospital (CATS ONLY) 12515 Wicker Ave Cedar Lake, IN 46303 Estelle Marcus Animal Clinic 421 45th Ave Munster, IN 46321 All Creature Features 4034 U.S. 35 LaPorte, IN 46350 Maple City Animal Hospital 353 Fail Road LaPorte, IN 46350 https://facebook/events/507162836043733/
Posted on: Sun, 29 Sep 2013 18:27:46 +0000
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