Excelsior Springs, Richmond and surrounding communities will soon see the impact of a fully booked spay and neuter clinic aimed at pit bull–type dogs. Organizers with Operation Snip ‘Em confirmed all 21 available slots for the October event at Ray County Animal Hospital are now filled, marking the first time a free service of this scale has been offered in the area.The clinic, scheduled for Oct. 6-8 in Richmond, will provide surgeries and vaccinations for pit bulls and pit bull mixes at no cost to owners. The goal is to curb the steady stream of abandoned puppies and hard-to-place adult dogs filling rural pounds and shelters.“The way the clinic will work is pretty simple,” said Operation Snip ‘Em Founder, President and Executive Director Amy Pearson. “Pit bull or pit bull mix pet owners applied for a spot, Operation Snip ‘Em then reached out to collect further information and confirm their availability. If everything checked out, they wou...