Why
Spay & Neuter?
Don't
Litter - Spay or Neuter Your Pets
Every year thousands of animals must be euthanized because
they are unhealthy, born into poor conditions and not cared
for properly or because there are no homes for them.
You
can help! Be a responsible pet owner! Spay and neuter your
pets. Contact a veterinarian for professional advice - the
sooner the better. Your veterinarian can fully explain spay
and neuter procedures to you and discuss the best age at which
to sterilize your pet. You can also call the Humane Society
of St. Lucie County for low-cost spay and neuter programs.
We understand that not all families can easily afford the
medical expenses of their pets during difficult financial
times. Let us help! We prefer the pets to stay in their home
rather than coming to the shelter for financial reasons.
For
information on our low-cost spay/neuter
or wellness vaccination program, please call the Humane Society
at (772) 461-0687 ext. 233.
The
HSSLC is doing its part by ensuring that cats and dogs adopted
from the shelter are spayed and neutered.
What
does pet overpopulation have to do with me?
Everything. If your pet has one litter, even if you find homes
for most of the puppies and kittens, in one year, all the
puppies or kittens could have litters of their own. Millions
of dollars are spent annually to care for lost, abandoned
and unwanted pets.
The
Benefits of Spaying and Neutering
Spaying or neutering your pet has a variety of benefits including:
- Reducing
the tendency in male cats and dogs to roam
- Eliminating
the inconvenience of the heat cycle in female dogs and cats
- Providing
better health in both male and female dogs and cats
- Eliminating
spraying in most male cats
- Facilitating
training
- Qualifying
your pet for a reduced license fee in St. Lucie County
