Did you know pet homelessness, shelter overcrowding and the euthanization of 11,000 healthy pets daily can be prevented by spaying/neutering? By as early as 4 months of age, a female cat can carry her first litter. And yet, millions of American pet owners avoid or put off this life-saving operation.

The People Saving Pets movement, empowered by PetSmart Charities, aims to change that.  The movement’s purpose is to end pet homelessness through uniting pet lovers and inspiring action in their communities.

In the past 17 years, the nonprofit has contributed approximately $28 million toward supporting spay/neuter initiatives.

Early-age spay/neuter operations can be performed safely and effectively on kittens and puppies beginning at 10 weeks old. Animals that have been spayed or neutered have a reduced risk for certain types of cancers and infections, as well as reduced aggression and behavioral issues.

Other notes on the People Saving Pets movement, which is growing exponentially, and spay/neuter:

·         People Saving Pets is a social movement created by PetSmart Charities to save the lives of adoptable pets who need lifelong, loving homes, and to solve the homeless pet problem for good by uniting people who love pets and inspiring action in their communities.

·         Pet-lovers can get involved in the People Saving Pets movement in a variety of ways by adopting, spaying/neutering, volunteering, donating and spreading news about the homeless pet situation with friends and family.

·         In the U.S., only half of the 8 million homeless pets in shelters are adopted every year. And more than 11,000 healthy pets are euthanized every day simply because they have no home.

·         Spaying/neutering prevents the birth of millions of unplanned and unwanted pets who are born homeless, yet 35% of pets are not spayed or neutered.

·         Puppies and kittens can be safely spayed or neutered as young as 8 to 10 weeks old and should be spayed/neutered before they are 6 months old.

·         Spaying/neutering can reduce the risk of certain reproductive cancers and infections, and they are calmer, less likely to wander, less likely to “mark” your stuff and less likely to get into fights.

·         Low-cost spaying and neutering services are available in communities across North America. Find a low-cost, high-quality spay and neuter clinic in your area using our online Spay/Neuter Services Locator at www.peoplesavingpets.org.

Additionally, cost needn’t be a factor when deciding to do what is best for your pet. PetSmart Charities funds thousands of low-cost (as well as free) spay/neuter operations at clinics across the country. In order to find clinics in their area, pet owners should check out the clinic locator tool on www.PeopleSavingPets.org.

Spaying/neutering is a simple solution to an ever-increasing problem in the U.S. And, as you all know, it’s a simple solution to problems like feral colonies, etc.

I seriously idolize those citizens who are involved in personal/group-funded TSN programs and do it all on their own, as well as I respect those that do it through registered non-profits.