By: Liza Horn
Every other Sunday at the Eugene Mission, Pro-Bone-O sets up a free, first-come, first-served clinic for pets with homeless owners. Their services include spay/neuters, flea treatments, shots and vaccinations, and other miscellaneous procedures.
Deanna Larson reaches for a crate in the “pet pantry”. In addition to medical care for the pets, the clinic also provides miscellaneous products that can enhance the animal’s quality of life.
On Sunday February 12th, dozens of low-income residents of Eugene await to hear their pets’ name to be called for the bimonthly Pro-Bone-O clinic at the Eugene Mission. Pro-Bone-O provides various veterinary assistance for those who may not be able to afford it otherwise.
Pet stores around the county donate pounds of dry dog and cat food to the clinic. Each individual can receive one-gallon bag per animal at no cost twice a month.
Buster braves the cold waiting to hear his name called for his flea treatment. Other pets like Buster may wait hours to hear their name, as only a certain number of pets are able to be treated and seen at each clinic. 
Pro-Bone-O strives to enhance the quality of life of the pets that come in. Simple things such as flea treatments and check-ins can go a long way for an animal.
