Drive in Style While Driving Down the Number of Homeless Animals

Everyone in Massachusetts who loves animals can now help end overpopulation with one of these attractive new plates.  The animal friendly plates, which feature a silhouette of a dog and cat and the phrase “I’m animal friendly,” recently went on sale at the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles.

Why is this plate important?
It is estimated that approximately 725,000 animals were homeless last year and six million dollars was spent to care for them. Funds raised from the license plates will drastically reduce the number of homeless pets, as well as the amount of taxpayer money needed to care for them. 

About the Plate
The cost for the plate is $40, $28 of which will benefit local spay and neuter programs. The remaining $12 is a one-time only fee to cover the cost of manufacturing.*  Upon renewal, the entire $40 will benefit spay and neuter programs.

About the Massachusetts Animal Coalition (MAC)
The license plate program is run by the Massachusetts Animal Coalition (MAC), an organization comprised of animal welfare professionals and volunteers who work together to decrease the number of homeless, neglected, displaced and abused animals in Massachusetts. MAC members include shelter and humane society professionals, veterinarians, animal control officers, pet supply retailers, feline rescue representatives, canine breed rescue representatives and cruelty investigators.  The MSPCA is involved with the Massachusetts Animal Coalition and was instrumental in the creation of this special plate program.

Order a Plate!
To order an animal friendly plate, visit your local branch of the Registry of Motor Vehicles or visit them online at www.mass.gov/rmv.  For more information, please visit MAC’s website at http://www.massanimalcoalition.org/.

* There is also a $20 one-time plate swap fee charged by the Registry of Motor Vehicles.