Geauga County Dog Warden Matt Granito (continued)

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The clinics don't cost the county anything since the modest PetFix fees are passed through to the clients. In fact, according to Matt, the clinics will actually save the county money in the long run by reducing the number of dogs needing services and controlling the cat population so it can be managed without costly government programs.

Species boundaries aren't the only ones Matt crosses. Clients at his last clinic included three dogs brought in by a rescuer from Trumbull County and three more from the South Euclid Humane Society in Cuyahoga County. According to Matt, "cooperation is the key for the welfare of the animals. Once you close the door to other groups, you close the door for those animals. We need to support one another."

We salute PetFix Hero Matt Granito and his team for embodying the spirit of regional cooperation envisioned by the PetFix founders.

You can nominate a PetFix Hero – someone who is making a major difference for cats and dogs in northeast Ohio through extraordinary spay/neuter efforts. Just send the name and story to petfix.neo@sbcglobal.net.