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APAS's mission is to prevent overpopulation of animals, prevent cruelty and relieve suffering of animals, and extend humane education in our community.

APAS provides financial assistance for dog and cat spay/neuter to:

 

  • low-income residents of Socorro and Catron county, including students and low-income seniors aged 55 and over (APAS currently covers $200 of the cost of the surgery for qualifying residents)

  • residents who trap, sterilize and return feral cats to neighborhood colonies

  • residents who surrender a litter of puppies or kittens to the Socorro Animal Shelter (APAS will cover the cost of the surgery to spay the mother of the litter)

 

​The mission shall be furthered through:

 

  • the facilitation of adoption of homeless animals;

  • promotion of public understanding, appreciation, and care of animals through educational programs;

  • support of the City of Socorro in its efforts to provide humane care for homeless animals;

  • provisions of financial aid for spay/neuter and emergency medical care to pets of low-income clients;

  • participation in programs which encourage pet owners to comply with City of Socorro, County of Socorro and State of New Mexico laws/ordinances regarding immunization and licensing.

The Mission Statement of APAS shall be the prevention of cruelty to animals, the relief of suffering among animals, the extension of humane education, and the prevention of overpopulation of unwanted pets.

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