[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 22 (Tuesday, February 5, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E132]
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             WEST METRO CHAMBER 2019 SPAY TODAY, NEUTER NOW

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                           HON. ED PERLMUTTER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 5, 2019

  Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud 
Spay Today, Neuter Now for receiving the 2019 Nonprofit of the Year 
Award from the West Metro Chamber of Commerce.
  Dr. Angelina Piccoli brought her vision to help pets and pet owners 
in need to life and founded Spay Today in 2009. Over the last ten 
years, the company has grown from two employees to 20, serving over 
10,000 pets each year. To date, the company has spayed and neutered 
more than 65,000 cats, dogs and rabbits and provided low-cost vaccines, 
microchips and other veterinary care to thousands more.
  Under the leadership of our Executive Director, Cassie Tanner, and 
the Board of Directors, Spay Today purchased a building at the end of 
2017 and renovations are nearly complete on the new clinic in the Eiber 
neighborhood in Lakewood. Their relocation will allow them to expand 
the safety net for pets in need by adding much needed basic wellness 
services along with a community outreach program.
  Spay Today works with community partners like The Action Center and 
Colorado Pet Pantry to provide free veterinary care to pet owners 
struggling financially. In 2016, they launched Healthy Paws, a voucher 
program which has provided nearly 1,000 free spays and neuters to pets 
in need.
  Thank you to Spay Today, Neuter Now for their commitment to providing 
high-quality, accessible and affordable spay, neuter and basic 
veterinary care to our community. I extend my deepest congratulations 
to Spay Today, Neuter Now for this well-deserved recognition.

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