Richard L. Gray Perpetual Charitable Trust Gifts $14,000 to Pike County Animal Spay and Neuter Program

March 2022

Pittsfield, Illinois — Farmers State Bank, Trustee of the Richard L. Gray Perpetual Charitable Trust, gifted $14,000 from the trust to the Pike County Animal Spay and Neuter Program. This program provides certificates to residents who need assistance with spay and neutering an animal.

There are many benefits to spaying or neutering your pet. In addition to being a critical element in sustaining animal populations that have exceeded the capacity the local community can adequately care for, spaying or neutering your pet can also protect them against certain illnesses, address unwanted behaviors, save money, and increase the lifespan of your pet significantly.

According to Nevin Grigsby, Senior Trust Officer and President of Farmers State Bank, assisting with the spay and neuter program is a perfect example of the Richard L. Gray Perpetual Charitable Trust’s purpose. “Being able to fulfill Mr. Gray’s wishes by funding quality medical care for local animals is a privilege and an honor.”

The Spay & Neuter Certificates are $50 for a female and $40 for a male. The average cost of a spay or neuter in Pike County is $185.00. If you choose to adopt a pet from the Pike County Animal Shelter, the service is included in the adoption process. For more information or to inquire about a certificate, please contact McKenzie Ballinger, Animal Warden, at 217-285-4811.

The Richard L Gray Perpetual Charitable Trust is an irrevocable perpetual trust created to provide funds to any one or more exempt organizations that engage in the prevention of cruelty to animals, or which promote the welfare of animals in Pike County.