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www. The American Association of Feline
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York City alone, it's more important than ever that cat
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interviews that enables her to connect with pet owners to
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CONTACT: Carrie Kocik
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ADVISORY.(b)

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For more information regarding feline leukemia virus and feline
immunodeficiency virus, cat owners should contact their veterinarian.

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For information
about "desex and the city" call 818-377-9737 or visit them at
www.V.com

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immunodeficiency virus, cat owners should contact their veterinarian.com, with support
from IDEXX Laboratories, Inc .

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owners become knowledgeable about taking care of their
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WHY: It's estimated that 31 million cats in the U.

Coinciding with its Spring Adopt-a-thon, The American
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)
will offer free screening tests for Feline Leukemia Virus
(FeLV ) and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) in New York
City's five boroughs on its mobile clinics. The free tests
will be made available to pet owners with proof of public
assistance.

(a) Includes Medicaid, Medicare, SSI, Disability, Food Stamps or
Rent Receipt from Public Housing.

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"desex and the city" is a campaign of the Best Friends Animal
Society and is generously sponsored by the Annenberg Foundation as
well as Ameriquest, Petco, Petco Foundation and Fox TV 11.org

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countywide pet spay/neuter campaign in Los Angeles and is the launch
pad for similar programs to follow suit in cities across the nation.S. are at
risk for the diseases, but only a small percentage of cats
are being tested .

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With the help of compassionate
veterinarians, who are offering significant discounts, "desex" aims to
move one step closer to a community where every healthy dog and cat
can be guaranteed a loving home.S.org/nyc_cares.
ASPCA Mobile Clinic, Bronx Zoo
Corner of Southern Blvd,
Crotona Parkway and East 182nd St. is a recognized
spokesperson in the veterinary field on the treatment of
feline infectious diseases. Buzhardt has a warm, relatable style in media
interviews that enables her to connect with pet owners to
deliver important tips to keep their pets healthy and
happy.(b)

PHOTO: Friday, May 6, 2005, from 7:30 a.V.

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Coinciding with its Spring Adopt-a-thon, The American
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)
will offer free screening tests for Feline Leukemia Virus
(FeLV ) and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) in New York
City's five boroughs on its mobile clinics.aspca.

(b) AAFP.

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Political
satirist Bill Maher, "Desperate Housewives"' Nicolette Sheridan, and
teen sensation Hillary Duff have all participated in PSAs supporting
the campaign . For information about the Best Friends
Animal Society visit them at www.

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shelters annually," said Francis Battista of Best Friends Animal
Society.desexandthecity.
ASPCA Mobile Clinic , Bronx Zoo
Corner of Southern Blvd,
Crotona Parkway and East 182nd St . 92nd Street

EXPERT: Lynn Fremin Buzhardt, D. She has been in practice 25 years.

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The campaign has garnered generous celebrity support.
The Best Friends Animal Society operates the nation 's largest
sanctuary for abandoned and abused animals, and is working with
shelters and rescue groups nationwide to bring about a time when there
will be no more homeless pets.

REMINDER/With Spring Comes Kitten Season and Important Health Tips for Cat Owners - National Veterinarian Expert Available for Interviews

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LOS ANGELES----In an effort to end
the needless suffering and death of the nearly 80,000 homeless pets
killed in L.
The mission of "desex and the city" is to reduce the number of
homeless pets entering shelters by creating public awareness and
motivation for spay/neuter procedures.

ADVISORY/With Spring Comes Kitten Season and Important Health Tips for Cat Owners - National Veterinarian Expert Available for Interviews

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risk for the diseases , but only a small percentage of cats
are being tested. 92nd Street

EXPERT: Lynn Fremin Buzhardt, D. She has been in practice 25 years.(a)

For a complete schedule of dates and locations, visit
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"Five million would be 13,800 every day, 575 dogs and cats
killed every hour - simply because there are not enough loving homes
for all the innocent puppies and kittens born."
Mayor James Hahn has issued a mayoral proclamation to officially
declare the month of March Spay/Neuter month for Los Angeles in
support of "desex and the city.fivtest.

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WHAT: It's springtime and that means kitten season is here!
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York City, 424 E. Testing takes only a few minutes
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Photo Opps:

-- Pet owners bringing cats to mobile clinic for free
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-- National veterinarian expert, Lynn Fremin Buzhardt ,
D.

Community Editors/Health Editors
REMINDER.:

WHAT: It's springtime and that means kitten season is here!
With approximately 34 million U.

Photo Opps:

-- Pet owners bringing cats to mobile clinic for free
testing
-- National veterinarian expert, Lynn Fremin Buzhardt,
D. She is a valuable media
resource and has served as a guest on television news
programs and an expert source for newspaper and magazine
articles on important subjects pertaining to companion
animals.

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The American Association of Feline Practitioners also provides
information about FeLV and FIV online at www.

(a) Includes Medicaid, Medicare, SSI, Disability, Food Stamps or
Rent Receipt from Public Housing.

WHY: It's estimated that 31 million cats in the U.

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city and county shelters annually, March 2005 has been
declared "desex and the city" month in Los Angeles.S. She is a valuable media
resource and has served as a guest on television news
programs and an expert source for newspaper and magazine
articles on important subjects pertaining to companion
animals.

CONTACT: Carrie Kocik
Office: (617) 367-6655 ext.