According to figures from the Humane Society of the US, 6-8 million cats and dogs enter animal shelters in this country yearly. And of that 6-8 million, about half are euthanized due to lack of available homes. That is 3-4 million dogs & cats killed needlessly every year. Don't contribute to this staggering death toll.
Neuter and Spay...it's the kindest way!
For low cost spay/neuter information contact:
The SPCA of Northern Virginia is pleased to announce that effective November 2004, SPAY, Inc., has merged with the SPCA. The SPCA is committed to continuing the mission of SPAY, Inc.
Here are some articles about the Medical & behavioral benefits:
From the HSUS
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PetEducation.com
The 13th annual Spay Day USA was held on February 27th, 2007! The Humane Society of the US helped people with unneutered/unspayed pets that needed help with the cost of spaying or neutering. Click here to read more about it.
The United States Postal Service issued PaLC's proposed Spay/Neuter Your Pet Stamp as part of its U.S. Stamp Program for 2002... not as one stamp but as TWO! The Neuter Your Pet Stamp depicted a dog while the Spay Your Pet Stamp depicted a cat.
The puppy, Kirby, and kitten, Samantha, were adopted from animal shelters and, according to the shelters' policies, were respectively neutered and spayed. Both animals are enjoying life in Connecticut with their adopting families.
Update 2/10/04 The Spay/Neuter stamps are no longer available for sale. 250 million stamps were printed and sold!
