The Irving & Phyllis Fund: Spay/Neuter Grant for Dogs
The Irving & Phyllis Fund was established in memory of Irving and Phyllis Millstein. Irving and Phyllis were friendly, industrious people from modest backgrounds who both loved animals. They met and married when they were working in New York City’s garment manufacturing center, where Irving went on to achieve great business success. During their lives together, they continually enjoyed the presence of wonderful pets, which they dearly loved. They donated generously to animal welfare, and their love of animals lives on through The Irving and Phyllis Millstein Foundation for Animal Welfare.
The Millstein’s legacy of love and caring for animals continues today through the Irving & Phyllis Fund, which offers financial assistance to local families who are unable to afford to spay or neuter their dogs through HSCC’s Community Pet Clinic (CPC). While the CPC offers reduced spay/neuter fees, some families cannot fully afford the services. The Irving & Phyllis Fund helps to remove the financial barrier and subsequently helps reduce the number of homeless dogs in our community.
Apply for the Irving & Phyllis Fund
If you are interested in having your dog’s spay/neuter procedure supported by the Irving & Phyllis Fund, please call (802) 923-9028 to book an appointment.
To qualify for The Irving & Phyllis Fund, one must provide proof of:
- Chittenden or Grand Isle County residency
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Limited or fixed income (see income guidelines below)
- Proof can be SSI benefits statement, disability statement, or pay stub
- Proof can be SSI benefits statement, disability statement, or pay stub
| If the number of people in your household is: | Your household income cannot exceed: |
| 1 | $25,536 |
| 2 | $34,488 |
| 3 | $43,440 |
| 4 | $52,416 |
| 5 | $61,368 |
| 6 | $70,320 |
| 7 | $79,296 |
| 8 | $88,248 |
| 9 | $97,224 |
You can email documents to wellness@hsccvt.org or bring them with you to your dog's spay/neuter appointment.
Questions about The Irving and Phyllis Fund or how to apply? Call the CPC scheduling line at (802) 923-9028 or email wellness@hsccvt.org.
Donate to the Irving & Phyllis Fund
If you would like to honor Irving and Phyllis Millstein by supporting The Irving & Phyllis Fund and help more local families afford to spay and neuter their dogs, please make a donation using the form below.
Contact:
Phone: (802) 923-9028
Email: wellness@hsccvt.org
Hours & Locations
CPC Wellness Clinic
57 N Champlain St, Burlington, VT
Wednesdays & Fridays
8:30AM - 4PM*
*By appointment only
CPC Spay/Neuter Clinic
142 Kindness Ct, S. Burlington, VT
Mondays, Tuesdays, & Thursdays*
*By appointment only
Income Guidelines for the Irving & Phyllis Fund
| If the number of people in your household is: | Your household income cannot exceed: |
| 1 | $25,536 |
| 2 | $34,488 |
| 3 | $43,440 |
| 4 | $52,416 |
| 5 | $61,368 |
| 6 | $70,320 |
| 7 | $79,296 |
| 8 | $88,248 |
| 9 | $97,224 |