Why Spay and Neuter?

• EVERY YEAR 4 million 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”