Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Take Action: low cost spay and neuter


Ever think you see too many animals on the streets in your town its ridiculous? Well now's your chance to do something about it!

Low cost spay and neuter programs are supported all over the United States by various groups and organizations. In the Sacramento area, UC Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital provides the service monthly for low-income families. Programs such as these help keep the number of homeless animals to a minimum, and helps decrease the number of animals euthanized each year (up to millions!) because they cannot find permanent homes.

Neutering your male pets has been reported to help tame their behavior if you've got a wild one with non-stop energy! The animals will have a much lower testosterone levels which result in a calmer, more relaxed dog.

The money you pay (if any) usually goes towards a good cause such as your local SPCA or humane society or organizations supporting animal welfare and raising public awareness. So if you are adopting a pet or looking for a pet, please consider spaying/neutering your animal to prevent unwanted pregnancies and mating. And if you happen to have a few extra dollars in the pocket and are willing to help out your community, consider offering to pay for spay and neuters for the homeless animals in your neighborhood. For more information on finding low cost or free spay and neuters in YOUR neighborhood, click here.

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