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Qrange County Animal Services Sheltering Practices and Philosophies 2$ surgery rates, $2.00 from vaccination rates. They do not require contractual obligations from any other organizations. Starting the clinic involved the typical delays of a new business, but few difficulties otherwise. The support of the Humane Alliance was smooth, and area vets, while viewing the clinic as competition at first, now recognize that the clinic involves many pet owners that would not be visiting any vet otherwise, and sterilization surgeries are not a major part of a standard veterinary clinic's business. The Forsyth Spay/Neuter Clinic offers vaccinations to pet owners daily from 9:30 to Noon, and emphasizes routine vet care to their clients, who must seek this from other area vets. The clinic depends on veterinarians who can specialize in surgeries, since animals are typically on the table only 20 minutes -this made obtaining the vets slightly difficult, since these are not typical requirements of veterinarians. Ms. Evans indicated that it helped to find vets who supported the concept and goals. The clinic appears to be well-accepted and supported throughout the community, and by the accounts of Ms. Evans, has "done wonders" for the overpopulation problem and the community in general. Further programs within Forsyth County (linked from Forsyth County Animal Control's website) Friends of the Shelter http://www forsythshelterfriends.orq/index.htm Animal Adoption & Rescue Foundation http://www.aarfanimals.org/ Fur-Ever Friends Adoption & Outreach Center http://www.fu reve rfriend snc. o rg/ 4 Paws Pet Foundation There does not appear to be a website for this organization, but some information is available on their page on Petfinder (http //www.petfinder.org/shelters/NC151.html). Lassie Come Home - NC http://www.lassiecomeh ome nc. orq/