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1-2 weeks of pro-bono service per year in order to greatly reduce expenses. If 10 vets provide 2 weeks <br />of pro-bono services in year 1, the budget can be reduced to $2,600 - $6,300 (assuming 40 free <br />operations at $60 per operation). <br />In addition to potential savings from pro-bono spay/neuter operations, significant cost savings may be <br />realized by developing relationships with local pet retailers such as Petsmart, Petco, Phydeaux, The Pet <br />Pantry, and others. The medication and supplies budget of $1,600 to $2,500 can be greatly reduced or <br />even eliminated from forging strong relationships with retailers throughout the community, which could <br />result in a budget of less than $3,000 in year 1. <br />Recommended Timeline for implementing Pets for Life <br /> Orange County Animal Services (OCAS) can successfully have the Pets for Life program up and <br />running within 9 months of starting. The following three key activities need to be completed. <br /> <br />Please note that this timeframe is just a recommendation, and that it will be largely contigent upon how <br />quickly OCAS can begin providing free spays and nueters, along with transportation to these <br />appointments. <br />