Utah woman opens vet clinic to address pet overpopulation

Temma Martin opened Operation Pawpulation, a low-cost spay and neuter clinic in Millcreek, Utah, that runs two surgery days a week and also provides vaccinations and microchipping.

Temma Martin opened Operation Pawpulation in Millcreek, Utah, last spring as a low-cost veterinary clinic focused on preventing pet overpopulation. The clinic provides spay and neuter surgeries and also offers vaccinations and microchipping. Martin said the work builds on her years appearing on television with adoptable animals, and she views prevention as a way to reduce future shelter need. The clinic is staffed by a veterinarian, vet techs and volunteers and operates on a nonprofit-minded model. Key details: - Operation Pawpulation was opened by Temma Martin last spring in Millcreek, Utah. - The clinic offers low-cost spay and neuter services as well as vaccinations and microchipping. - Surgeries are held two days a week, with a veterinarian performing procedures and vet techs and volunteers assisting. - Martin framed the clinic’s work as prevention to reduce future numbers of homeless pets and shelter intake. - The clinic is positioned as a less expensive alternative to some regular veterinary practices, and Martin owns the building that houses it. Summary: Operation Pawpulation provides an additional local option for affordable sterilization and preventive care aimed at reducing future shelter intake. It runs regular surgery days and reports that appointments and donation information are available through the clinic’s website.