b'Their number one mission has always been tokeep pets from being owner-surrendered to shel-ters by making affordable veterinary care available.WhilesomeveterinariansinestablishedprivatepracticemightbristleatthenotionofTLCPetSnipnowofferinglowcostmedicalcareinadditiontothelowcostspay/neutersurgeries,more veterinarians are welcoming the additionalhelp.Infact,someveterinarianshavebegunvolunteeringtheirtimeandservicestoTLCPetSnip at their outpost clinics.Pet care comes first at TLC PetSnip. We areajudgment-freezone,whetheryouarriveinaMercedes,orbytaxi,saidSandlak.Wedontknow what anyone else is going through at anygiven time. No pet will ever be denied care, here.We are able to do what we do within our means,and we stand behind everything we say were goingto do.TLC PetSnip relies on donations to continuetheir work and help with expansion plans. Theyhave received grant money from Florida AnimalFriend, Best Friends Animal Society, and PetCO.However,Sandlakcreditscommunitysupportfor theirability to successfully sustainthe threelocations over the years. USomehow, we always find a way, Sandlak said. Polk1701 East Gary Road, Lakeland863.686.7647info@TLCPetSnip.orgSeffner11524 US Highway 92 East, Seffner863.686.7647infoHillsborough@TLCPetSnip.orgOcala2532 SE 17th Street, Ocala352.644.7647infoOcala@TLCPetSnip.orgFor more information on how you may help,please contact Lisa Gray, Director ofDevelopment at LGray@TLCPetSnip.orgDonations of money, pet food, andoffice supplies are always needed.www.TheNewBarker.com THE NEW BARKER 41'