The Cleo Fund is an Animal Welfare Society program that helps income-qualified Maine pet owners spay/
The Cleo Fund is a state-wide spay/neuter program run by the Animal Welfare Society which is based in Kennebunk, Maine. Founded in Portland in 1971, the Cleo Fund was the first organization in Maine to recognize the importance of spaying and neutering pets. What started as a fundraising effort to help spay Cleo, a stray dog that had recently given birth to 10 puppies, turned into a non-profit orga
nization dedicated to helping income-qualified individuals afford spay/neuter surgeries for their pets. In 2012, the Cleo Fund selected the Animal Welfare Society to carry on its mission. The merger created the largest spay/neuter organization in Maine, allowing the Cleo Fund to expand its reach statewide. Under AWS, the Cleo Fund established a voucher program, redeemable at participating veterinarians throughout the state. The veterinarian discounts the surgery, the client pays a small co-pay, and the Cleo Fund pays the remaining balance. If the cat is feral, the Cleo Fund covers the entire cost of the surgery. The Cleo Fund advocates for and provides resources for spaying/neutering pets, puts on educational seminars, organizes spay/neuter clinics throughout the state and offers resources and services to feral cats and their caretakers in Southern Maine.
08/16/2023
๐๐ณ ๐๐ผ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ป๐ ๐๐ผ ๐ต๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ ๐ณ๐ถ๐ ๐ฒ๐ฑ, ๐ก๐ข๐ช ๐ถ๐ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ถ๐บ๐ฒ! Your cat can be spayed or neutered before the summer ends if you act now. Our Community Veterinary Clinic has available appointments in late August/September for FELINE spay or neuter surgeries. Book online today. https://animalwelfaresociety.org/veterinary-care/spay-neuter-services/cats/
Can you help us reach more people who are not on social media? Print a couple flyers and ask to hang them at your local businesses. If you prefer that I email you a flyer to print, shoot me an email @ [email protected]. As always, thank you for helping us spay-neuter more animals!
05/15/2023
UPDATED CLINICS LIST!๐พ๐พ
May 19 & 20
CATS ONLY
Sponsored By: Responsible Pet Care, South Paris
(207) 743-8679
May 22, 23, 24
Skowhegan
Hosted By: Somerset Humane Society
207-474-6493
June: VACATION for BRSN Team!
July 7, 8, 9
CATS, possibly dogs, TBD
Sponsored By: Responsible Pet Care, South Paris
(207) 743-8679
August 22, 23, 24
Guilford, ME
Sponsored By: Camp Emmett
(207) 521-4032
03/07/2023
Check out this list of Spay/Neuter Clinics taking place this year throughout the state.
12/14/2022
UPDATE: Appointments are full for this clinic. Please stayed tuned for information on future clinics in your area!
02/23/2021
We are sad to share the news of Betty Mobergโs passing. Betty was a huge supporter of the Cleo Fund and ran the organization out of her home for many, many years. Her devotion to animals, particularly cats, was second to none. She will be dearly missed. We send our deepest sympathies to her family and friends.
PORTLAND - Elizabeth โBettyโ (Valente) Moberg, 83, passed away suddenly at her home, on Feb. 13, 2021. Betty was born in ...
01/15/2021
Maine residents are eligible to register for the Cornish clinic. Please contact Rozzie May Animal Alliance directly with questions or to register: 603-447-1373 or rozziemay.org
Our February schedule is now available to register for! February is also beat the heat month! As the days start to get longer again cats will start coming back into heat! Prevent spring kittens and give us a call or visit our website! 603-447-1373 or rozziemay.org
10/02/2020
Does your pet need a rabies shot? The State's Animal Welfare Program has compiled a handy list of rabies clinic coming up this month. Details can be found on their website: https://www.maine.gov/dacf/ahw/animal_welfare/index.shtml
No/Low Cost Rabies Vaccine Clinic (Cape Elizabeth) - October 3, 2020, 9AM to 11AM
PetSmart (Augusta) - October 10, 2020, 3PM to 4PM
PetSmart (Bangor) - October 10, 2020, 10AM to 11AM
Paris Farmers Union (Newport) - October 10, 2020, 1PM to 2PM
PetSmart (Brunswick) - October 11, 2020, 11:30AM to 12:30PM
Dawgtopia (Bath) - October 11, 2020, 10AM to 11AM
PetSmart (Scarborough) - October 11, 2020, 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
PetSmart (Biddeford) - October 11, 2020, 3:30PM to 4:30PM
Town of Litchfield - October 24, 2020, 9AM to 11AM
09/11/2020
Our friends at the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland are having a spay/neuter event on October 3rd. Visit their website for information.
The ARLGP will be holding a one-day Spay/Neuter-A-Thon on Saturday, October 3rd. The goal of this event is to offer affordable spay/neuter services to cats...
08/26/2020
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04/06/2020
Learn about how the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 affects animals, and how to keep pets safe during the pandemic.
03/18/2020
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Cleo Fund program has suspended its voucher program as veterinary clinics are providing essential, non-elective services right now. Please note that the AWS Community Veterinary Clinic is also not accepting spay/neuter appointments at this time in order to preserve all resources for essential, critical care.
If you have an outstanding voucher: All vouchers that have not been used and that were issued from January 2020 to February 2020, we will extend the expiration dates out 90 days. ๐๐ฐ๐ณ ๐ฆ๐น๐ข๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ญ๐ฆ, ๐ช๐ง ๐บ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ณ ๐ท๐ฐ๐ถ๐ค๐ฉ๐ฆ๐ณ ๐ธ๐ข๐ด ๐ช๐ด๐ด๐ถ๐ฆ๐ฅ ๐ฐ๐ฏ 1/7/20 ๐ข๐ฏ๐ฅ ๐ช๐ต ๐ฆ๐น๐ฑ๐ช๐ณ๐ฆ๐ด ๐ฐ๐ฏ 4/7/20 ๐ช๐ต ๐ธ๐ช๐ญ๐ญ ๐ฏ๐ฐ๐ธ ๐ฆ๐น๐ฑ๐ช๐ณ๐ฆ ๐ฐ๐ฏ 7/7/20.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
03/02/2020
The voucher application has closed for March. It will open again soon, so please check back frequently. In the meantime, check out some of these other reduced price spay/neuter resources!
More information and resources for pets and owners provided as suggestions by the Animal Welfare Society
02/27/2020
Do you know someone looking for a farm dog?
Henry the Harrier is available for adoption at the Animal Welfare Society in Kennebunk, Maine. He is looking for a new home, ideally on a farm.
02/24/2020
We have issued all available vouchers for the special Lincoln County program we were offering with the Elizabeth Ann Leach Charitable Fund grant, which included the spay/neuter surgery with complimentary vaccinations and flea preventative. Qualified Lincoln County residents can still apply for a voucher to have their pet spayed or neutered, which also includes a rabies shot if needed.
The Cleo Fund is the spay/neuter arm of the Animal Welfare Society.
02/19/2020
UPDATE: This grant funding has been exhausted. We have issued all available vouchers for the special Lincoln County program we were offering with the Elizabeth Ann Leach Charitable Fund grant, which included the spay/neuter surgery with complimentary vaccinations and flea preventative. Qualified Lincoln County residents can still apply for a voucher to have their pet spayed or neutered, which also includes a rabies shot if needed.
**FOR A LIMITED TIME**
Thanks to a generous grant from the Elizabeth Ann Leach Charitable Fund, income-qualified LINCOLN COUNTY, MAINE residents can apply for a voucher for a spay/neuter surgery with a reduced copay. Only $30 for cats and $55 for dogs. If you live in Lincoln County and need help fixing your pet, apply today!
The Animal Welfare Society exists to provide humane shelter and care to animals and to further the cause of responsible animal adoption and ownership.
02/17/2020
For those of you waiting to apply for a voucher this month, thank you for your patience. The voucher application will open on ๐ง๐๐ฒ๐๐ฑ๐ฎ๐, ๐๐ฒ๐ฏ๐ฟ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ ๐ญ๐ด๐๐ต. As always, we offer a limited number of vouchers to eligible individuals. Learn more about the Cleo Fund and find the voucher application (when it opens) on Animal Welfare Society's website:
The Cleo Fund is the spay/neuter arm of the Animal Welfare Society.
02/10/2020
The Cleo Fund voucher application for February will be opening soon. We thank you for your patience!
12/11/2019
Looking for a rabies vaccine for your pet? Save the date for this low-cost clinic at York County Community College - Wells, Maine. Brought to you by YCCC and Wells Maine Police.
12/03/2019
Looking to have your pet spayed or neutered? The voucher application is now open for December. See if you qualify and apply today online.
The Animal Welfare Society exists to provide humane shelter and care to animals and to further the cause of responsible animal adoption and ownership.
11/04/2019
The Cleo Fund Voucher Application for November will open November 5th. Please visit our website tomorrow to apply.
The Animal Welfare Society exists to provide humane shelter and care to animals and to further the cause of responsible animal adoption and ownership.
The AWS/Cleo Fund voucher application opens tomorrow, October 1st. Remember, if you live in York or Cumberland Counties, no need to submit a voucher application. Simply call the AWS Community Veterinary Clinic to make a spay/neuter appointment for your pet.
The Animal Welfare Society exists to provide humane shelter and care to animals and to further the cause of responsible animal adoption and ownership.
If you live in Cumberland or York County, remember, no need for a voucher. You can make your dog or cat's low-cost spay/neuter appointment directly at the AWS Community Veterinary Clinic. Call (207) 292-2424 to fill out the new client form to get started.
The AWS Community Veterinary Clinic offers high-quality, low cost spay/neuter surgery for dogs and cats.
The voucher application has closed for August. It will open again on September 10th. In the meantime, check out some of these other reduced price spay/neuter resources.
More information and resources for pets and owners provided as suggestions by the Animal Welfare Society
We are currently out of vouchers. Remember, the AWS Community Veterinary Clinic takes appointments for spay/neuter surgeries, no voucher needed. Surgeries are priced affordably, and your pet's appointment comes with a complimentary nail trim and dose of Revolution. If you're able to travel (the Clinic is located just off Exit 25 of the Maine Turnpike), call (207) 292-2424 to make an appointment today.
The AWS Community Veterinary Clinic offers high-quality, low cost spay/neuter surgery for dogs and cats.
We have given out all our available vouchers for the time being. In the meantime, the AWS Community Veterinary Clinic in Kennebunk can help! Make an appointment directly to have your pet spayed or neutered. Learn more online today!
The AWS Community Veterinary Clinic offers high-quality, low cost spay/neuter surgery for dogs and cats.
Remember, if you live in York or Cumberland Counties, no need to go through the Cleo Fund. You can use the AWS Community Veterinary Clinic for a low-cost spay/or neuter surgery. To make an appointment, visit our website for our new client form or give us a call at (207) 292-2424.
The Animal Welfare Society exists to provide humane shelter and care to animals and to further the cause of responsible animal adoption and ownership.
We have issued all our vouchers for the month. The next round of vouchers will be available on **April 29th**. In the meantime, please check out these state-wide resources for pet owners, including our own Community Veterinary Clinic at AWS.
More information and resources for pets and owners provided as suggestions by the Animal Welfare Society
We have closed the voucher application for the month of February. The next round of vouchers will be available on March 1st. In the meantime, if you live in driving distance to Kennebunk (Exit 25 of the Turnpike), you can make your pet's spay/neuter appointment at our Community Veterinary Clinic. Call (207) 292-2424 for more info!
Keeping pets happy, healthy and at home with the people who love them is an important part of our work. The AWS Community Veterinary Clinic offers a wide array of services and procedures to aid the pets of community members and adopters.
The Animal Welfare Society exists to provide humane shelter and care to animals and to further the cause of responsible animal adoption and ownership.
01/14/2019
All vouchers have been issued for the month. Please check back early next month. In the meantime, here are some additional resources for spay/neuter surgeries in the area:
-Animal Welfare Society Community Veterinary Clinic (Kennebunk): (207) 292-2424
-Help Fix Me, the stateโs low-cost spay/neuter voucher program: 1-800-367-1317 or (207) 287-7621
-Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland Spay/Neuter Clinic (Westbrook): (207) 854-9771
If you live in York or Cumberland Counties, you do not need to apply for a Cleo Fund voucher. Use the Community Veterinary Clinic at Animal Welfare Society, located just off Exit 25 of the Maine Turnpike. The clinic offers low-cost, high-quality spay/neuter surgeries, as well as wellness exams, vaccines, microchips and more. Call (207) 292-2424 to learn more and schedule your pet's appointment.
The spay/neuter voucher application for January is now open. Only a limited number of vouchers are available so apply today!
The Animal Welfare Society exists to provide humane shelter and care to animals and to further the cause of responsible animal adoption and ownership.
12/28/2018
Just a reminder: Cleo Fund spay/neuter voucher application will open up on January 7, 2019! Visit our website or call on the 7th to apply for a voucher to fix your pet!
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The Cleo Fund is the spay/neuter arm of the Animal Welfare Society.
Founded in Portland in 1971, the Cleo Fund was the first organization in Maine to recognize the importance of spaying and neutering pets. What started as a fundraising effort to help spay Cleo, a stray dog that had recently given birth to 10 puppies, turned into a non-profit organization dedicated to helping income-qualified individuals afford spay/neuter surgeries for their pets. In 2012, the Cleo Fund selected the Animal Welfare Society to carry on its mission. The merger created the largest spay/neuter organization in Maine, allowing the Cleo Fund to expand its reach statewide and continue helping income-qualified Maine cat owners afford spay/neuter surgeries for their pets.
Under AWS, the Cleo Fund established a voucher program, redeemable at participating veterinary practices statewide. The veterinarian discounts the surgery, the client pays a small co-pay, and the Cleo Fund pays the remaining balance. A limited number of vouchers are available each month, to residents of Androscoggin, Aroostook, Franklin, Hancock, Kennebec, Knox, Lincoln, Oxford, Penobscot, Piscataquis, Sagadahoc, Somerset, Waldo and Washington counties. Vouchers can be requested online. Cumberland County and York County clients are referred to the AWS Community Veterinary Clinic, located in West Kennebunk, to receive a high-quality, low-cost surgery for their pets.
The Cleo Fund coordinates spay/neuter clinics throughout the state. The high impact model successfully alters 90 animals over the course of three days. The frequency and locations of the clinics are based on grant funding and veterinarian availability.
In 2017 alone, including both vouchers and clinics, the Cleo Fund helped spay or neuter 2,013 pets and reached individual pet owners in all 16 Maine counties!
In addition to providing financial resources for spay/neuter surgeries, the AWS/Cleo Fund advocates for the importance of spaying/neutering pets, puts on educational seminars and offers resources and services to feral cats and their caretakers in Southern Maine.
