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DATE: November 13, 2014 NEWS FROM: City of Farmington Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs 901 Fairgrounds Rd, Farmington, NM www.fmtn.org/prca FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GOOD NEWS for animal lovers! The Farmington Regional Animal Shelter offers spay and neuter services on to all San Juan County residents who meet income requirements. Fees for the spay or neuter surgery are on a sliding scale based on income. Vaccinations are offered at the additional cost of $10 for each vaccine at the time of surgery only. We need your help. The number of unwanted companion pets is staggering. So much unnecessary suffering could be prevented by spaying or neutering house pets. The importance of spaying or neutering your pet has a direct impact on overpopulation. If everyone does their part, together we can dramatically cut down the number of unwanted animals in San Juan County. In addition, altering your pet can reduce or eliminate unwanted behaviors and greatly decreases the chance of contracting certain forms of cancer. It’s easier than ever to be a responsible pet owner. Bring your proof of residency and proof of income, a W2 or tax return, to the Farmington Regional Animal Shelter where you can sign up for the spay or neuter surgery appointment. Preliminary paperwork is necessary before we can schedule a surgery. Surgeries will take place on Tuesdays or Thursdays. Spay or neuter fees are based on the below salary schedule for an individual income. Less than $20,000- free $20,000-$30,000- $30 $30,000-50,000- $60 $50,000-60,000- $85 When you visit the Farmington Regional Animal Shelter, ask us how you can also help by being a foster family or a volunteer! If you choose to give one of our animal shelter pets a forever home, remember, all adoption fees include spay/neuter, micro-chip, 30 days of free pet insurance, and first vaccines, excluding rabies. The Farmington Regional Animal Shelter is located at 133 Browning Parkway, Farmington, NM 87401. Hours of operation are seven days a week from 11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. For more information call (505) 599-1098, www.fmtn.org/animalservices, or “Like Us on Facebook” at www.facebook.com/FarmingtonAnimalServices. ---PAGE BREAK--- SPOTLIGHT ON LEISURE: Mental wellness is an important part of your overall health and can impact your physical well-being. Participating in leisure and recreation activities can help you better manage stress and reduce depression. Leisure provides you the chance to find balance in your life; it also puts you in control of how you're spending your time, which is an important consideration because you may feel overwhelmed by obligations. Taking part in leisure activities as a family is also beneficial for your kids because you're modeling healthy ways to handle stress and emotions. Participating in leisure activities regularly reduces depression; in fact, just thinking about past outdoor recreation experiences can improve mood, according to the 2005 California State Parks report. ABOUT PARKS, RECREATION, & CULTURAL AFFAIRS – The vision for the City of Farmington’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs (PRCA) is dedicated to providing the opportunity for citizens to play, to laugh, to grow, to learn and to engage in enriching their quality of life. Our mission is to build a gateway that will enrich our community through exceptional customer focus. We strive to grow a happy, healthy community for all. – END – Jody Carman CITY OF FARMINGTON Marketing and Public Relations, PRCA Department 901 Fairgrounds Rd. Farmington, MN 87401 www.fmtn.org/prca [EMAIL REDACTED] Phone: (505) 599-1484 Fax: (505) 599-1185