Spaying and neutering your pet is the best thing you can do to help prevent pet overpopulation. The key is to prevent the problem before it begins. Spay and neuter procedures are common surgeries performed by veterinarians while your pet is under anesthesia. Female animals are spayed by removing their ovaries and uterus, and male animals are neutered by removing their testicles. Spaying or neutering also has other physical, behavioral, and environmental benefits.
Instead of purchasing a pet from a breeder or pet store, adopt from a adoption center or pet rescue site. When you adopt a pet, you’re a hero by saving a life. Not only are you providing a forever home, but you’re also reducing the number of homeless pets in our community.
The American Humane Association estimates that 10 million dogs and cats get lost in the United States every year. Many pets end up at a shelter because they get lost. Unfortunately, most of these pets are not reclaimed by their owners and are put up for adoption. Microchips can reunite lost pets with their owners quickly, easily, and efficiently. When you microchip your pet, it provides a peace of mind that should your pet become lost, they will be returned to you.
Help combat pet homelessness by educating others in your community. Share the importance of spaying and neutering with friends and neighbors. Let them know that there are affordable options for spaying and neutering, and that by doing so; they can make an impact on the number of homeless pets.
There is a place for responsible breeding of companion animals. However, inhumane and inadequate breeding facilities exist; therefore, we encourage individuals to exercise caution when purchasing animals from breeders and to consider alternative means for acquiring companion animals. Adoption through humane societies and rescue organizations is critical.
Help provide low-cost spay and neuter programs. Spaying and neutering saves lives and reduces pet homelessness.
If you see a stray cat or dog, never put yourself in harm’s way by attempting to capture it.
These are some of my favorite shelters, and any donation would be appreciated. If you would like this website to link to a shelter or organization you support, please email the details to unwantedrescue@gmail.com.