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Low-Cost Spay and Neuter Clinic Helps Kern County Pet Owners

Bakersfield, East Bakersfield, Oildale, health, medicine, money

The SNIP mobile spay and neuter clinic is providing affordable veterinary care to families in Kern County, with services costing as little as $30. - Trini Carmona saved nearly four times the cost of other clinics, paying only $30 for surgery and medication for her dog Bella Jean.

- Pet owner Maria Barraza, on social security, said the service lifted a huge financial burden. - Registered vet technician Kandace Webb and her team spayed or neutered 97 dogs and cats in one day, including over 30 walk-ins.

The clinic aims to reduce animal overpopulation and help families in underserved communities like East Bakersfield and Oildale.

This story was originally reported by turnto23. Read the original article here.

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