Why Spay and Neuter?

- EVERY YEAR millions cats and dogs are euthanized in U.S. shelters
- MOST WOULD HAVE MADE WONDERFUL PETS. “NO HOME” is
the #1 reason pets are euthanized - The effective and humane way to address the “No-Home” problem is to drastically limit the number of cats and dogs being born
- 80% OF PETS ARE BORN INTO HOUSEHOLDS THAT CANʼT AFFORD TO HAVE THEIR PETS ALTERED. Free and low cost spay/neuter service is the answer to “I canʼt afford it”
Benefits to Spaying or Neutering Your Pet:
- Eliminates ovarian and uterine cancer in your female dog or cat
- Eliminates testicular cancer in your male dog or cat
- Reduces the risk of female mammary (breast) cancer
- Reduces undesirable behaviors associated with mating
- Reduces the incidence of injury when roaming to find a mate
Benefits to the Community:
- Reduces the number of animals that enter our shelters needing food and housing, veterinary care and sometimes euthanasia and disposal
- Reduces the need for Animal Control intervention allowing them to provide other valuable services
- Helps improve the overall health of our communityʼs pets
- Reduces the intake of feral cats which are almost always euthanized as they are difficult to handle and re-home
Additional Resources:
- Alley Cat Allies
- ASPCA American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
- Humane Society of the United States “Myths and Facts About Spaying and Neutering”