Helping to control pet overpopulation begins with YOU!
Nationwide, more than 3 million cats and dogs are euthanized each year in shelters. Spay/neuter is the only permanent, 100% effective method of birth control for pets and CAN HELP REDUCE THE PET POPULATION.
The Cat's Meow Rescue believes that Spaying and Neutering is of utmost importance in helping to reduce the number of unwanted litters that are surrendered to shelters each year. We understand the decision to spay/neuter your pet is a big one so we wanted to provide you with more information on why this choice is best for you and your pet. |
PET OVERPOPULATION IS A NATIONAL CONCERN
In every neighborhood, in every city, in every state, has hundreds of homeless animals. In the U.S. there are an estimated 6-8 million homeless animals that are surrendered to animal shelters every year. While half of these animals are fortunate enough to be adopted, tragically, the other half are euthanized. Healthy, social and loving pets who would have made great companions are never given that chance. Sadly, many of the pets lost to euthanasia are not the offspring of homeless or stray animals—these are often the puppies and kittens of family pets that were "unwanted".
BE AWARE! YOUR PET’S OFFSPRING COULD END UP SHELTER ANIMALS!
Many people believe that their pet’s puppies or kittens could never become shelter animals. But the reality is that even if the pet owner places their pet's puppies or kittens into homes, it is still possible for these pets to end up in shelters for any number of reasons (they get “too big” are “hard to handle”, “take too much time”, or other excuses that are often given by owners surrendering pets to shelters). There is also the chance that the homes you find for your pet's litters won't be responsible regarding spay/neuter and these new litters may also reproduce, causing the next generation of puppies or kittens to wind up unwanted and homeless.
In every neighborhood, in every city, in every state, has hundreds of homeless animals. In the U.S. there are an estimated 6-8 million homeless animals that are surrendered to animal shelters every year. While half of these animals are fortunate enough to be adopted, tragically, the other half are euthanized. Healthy, social and loving pets who would have made great companions are never given that chance. Sadly, many of the pets lost to euthanasia are not the offspring of homeless or stray animals—these are often the puppies and kittens of family pets that were "unwanted".
BE AWARE! YOUR PET’S OFFSPRING COULD END UP SHELTER ANIMALS!
Many people believe that their pet’s puppies or kittens could never become shelter animals. But the reality is that even if the pet owner places their pet's puppies or kittens into homes, it is still possible for these pets to end up in shelters for any number of reasons (they get “too big” are “hard to handle”, “take too much time”, or other excuses that are often given by owners surrendering pets to shelters). There is also the chance that the homes you find for your pet's litters won't be responsible regarding spay/neuter and these new litters may also reproduce, causing the next generation of puppies or kittens to wind up unwanted and homeless.
LOW COST OPTIONS AVAILABLE!
We know that caring for your pet's medical and health needs can be expensive, but there are low cost options available to ensure pet owners are able to give proper care to their animals. Talk to your veterinarian about spay/neuter options or contact the Animal Protection League of Longview (APL) to learn more about their low cost spay/neuter and vaccination options. Visit www.aplspayneuter.org to learn more about APL's spay/neuter programs. |
Other low cost options in East Texas:
SNIPPET: Spay Neuter Initiative Partnership Project of East Texas
DeHart Veterinary Services
SNIPPET: Spay Neuter Initiative Partnership Project of East Texas
DeHart Veterinary Services
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© 2013 The Cat's Meow Rescue. All Rights Reserved.