Why Your Cats Should Be Spayed and Neutered

Each day 10,000 humans are born in the United States. And each day 70,000 kittens and puppies are born. Since it is not possible to house all the cats and dogs in the U.S., each year, 10 to 12 million (yes, millions) cats and dogs are killed in shelters simply because there are not enough good homes for them. As long as these birth rates exist, there will NEVER be enough homes for all the animals. As a result, millions of healthy, loving cats, dogs, kittens and puppies face early deaths as a form of animal control. Others are left to fend for themselves against automobiles, the elements, other animals, research labs, and cruel humans. We can end this tragedy by having our animals spayed and neutered. Every cat spay or neuter is urgent because right now the number of unwanted cats/kittens is at an all-time high.

Left on her own, an unspayed female cat and her offspring can produce 450,000 kittens in just 7 years. There aren't enough good homes for all these kitten babies. Please... Spay and neuter your pets and encourage others to do the same. Spaying and neutering is not an expensive procedure. Many veterinarians and rescue shelters offer a variety of discounts. If you can't afford to pay full price, check with organizations in your area for referrals to low-cost spay/neuter clinics. Spay and Neuter! Be part of the solution and not the problem! Thank you for considering a shelter animal.