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Spaying and neutering is the single most effective way to end pet-overpopulation and decrease the unconscionably large number of dogs and cats who must be euthanized each year. The problem exists in just about every community in the United States. About 4-5 million dogs and cats, most healthy and adoptable, are euthanized each year. But there is reason for hope: twenty years ago, the number was 15-17 million. And today there are actually animal shelters that “rescue” dogs and cats from high-overpopulation communities because there is a shortage of adoptable animals in theirs. This was something unheard of –something only dreamed about, but barely spoken of–by the volunteers and employees of every shelter who have worked so hard for so many years.
It is up to people like you to keep this trend going. You can do that by simply having your own companion animals spayed or neutered. You can know the answers to some basic questions that someone might ask. Or you can do it by taking a pro-active role and becoming a partner in the effort in reduce pet-overpopulation. If you convince just one person to spay or neuter, you have contributed a lot.
And that’s what this new section of our web is all about -- giving you more tools and ideas to educate people about the importance of spaying and neutering. We’re working on information about subjects such as health benefits, common myths and misunderstandings, how quickly cats can multiply, etc. All the articles and mini-posters will be downloadable .pdf files designed to aid you in your efforts. We plan to periodically update the section, so we invite you back for new aids and ideas. If you’re feeling particularly motivated, why not stop by and download a poster to put up in the break room at work or a handout to give to a friend?
If you have any ideas for additions to this section or are interested in becoming a volunteer for Valley Oak SPCA, please contact us at outreach@vospca.org.
 Download this poster (pdf format)
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