Savannah, TN - The City of Savannah’s Control Animal Population (CAP) program will end effective June 7, 2010, announced Animal Services Director Charlie Nickle. The spay/neuter program began on April 6, 2009 and since that time 484 spay/neuter vouchers have been issued to City of Savannah residents.

The collaborative partnership with Horse Creek Wildlife Sanctuary and Animal Refuge, a privately funded organization, and the City of Savannah has been an effective program in offering the services to Savannah residents. During these hard economic times the program has helped numerous residents who would have otherwise been unable to spay or neuter their dogs and aid in reducing the animal population.

The City of Savannah program has ended as a result of the recent announcement by Hardin County Government beginning a Canine spay/neuter program open to ALL residents of Hardin County on Friday, June 4, 2010 and each Friday thereafter. Hardin County has advertised that residents should respond to the Hardin County Courthouse, Main Floor, Hardin County Fire Dept. between 12 p.m. noon till 4:00 p.m. Residents must provide a photo ID, proof of County Residency (Driver License, Voter Registration Card, recent utility bill or other acceptable ID) and proof of current rabies immunizations. Residents should call 731-925-9078 if further information is needed.

The City of Savannah wishes to thank Horse Creek Wildlife Sanctuary and Animal Refuge for their assistance in allowing the City to offer the program to their residents. We wish to also thank all of the residents who participated in our program and helping reduce the number of unwanted animals within our community.