Thousands of people a year are forced to put their animals down because they can't afford to get the treament their ailing pet need. " So many people come in and can't pay for a problem that could be remedied,"  said Dr. Matthew Wheaton.  Wheaton has seen this situation time and time again and decided it was time for change.

While still running his Mission Viejo practice, Wheaton coverted his old space in Laguna Hills to Orange County's first low-cost clinic- Affordable Spay and Neuter of Orange County. Prices are about 75 percent less than many veterinarians in South County charge.  He also created a pet rescue and established a charity fund to help people who have pets with life threatening conditions. From 2006 to 2007, Orange County shelters spent nearly $322,500 euthanizaing more than 13,000 animals.

All proceeds fro the spay and neuter clinic benefit Wheaton's Pet Rescue Center.

CATS: Neuters $50 Spays $75

DOGS: Neuters $75 Spays $100

Affordable Spay and Neuter of Orange County is located at

24861 Alicia Parkway, Ste. D, Laguna Hills

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