HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A new, low-cost spay and neuter program is coming to the city of Harlingen.

Starting Oct. 1, the Harlingen City Health Department will launch a program offering low-cost spay and neuter services to promote pet wellness and reduce pet overpopulation in the area.

The new program is made possible through a grant received by the city of Harlingen from the Texas Department of State Health Services.

"This is the first year that the city of Harlingen has been able to obtain this grant," said Harlingen Environmental Health Director Shannon Harvill. "We're super excited."

Harvill acknowledged a pet overpopulation in the Harlingen area and said the new program can help pet owners afford the low-cost services.

"We do understand that we have a stray dog and cat

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