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Spay Day USASpaying and neutering dogs and cats to help end pet overpopulation.
The Doris Day Animal Foundation came up with Spay Day USA to promote small animal spays and neuters.
When I think of fellow animal lovers Doris Day always tops my list. Her foundation, Doris Day Animal Foundation, helps fund and promote individuals and other non-profit groups that protect and care for animals. The Doris Day Animal Foundation came up with Spay Day USA to promote small animal spays and neuters. This year Spay Day is also being sponsored by the Humane Society of the United States and Pets911.com. What is Spay Day USA? - Spay Day USA is a nation wide (USA and US territories) event that promotes spaying and neutering cats and dogs. Many participating Veterinarians will offer discounted surgery prices on this day. Some veterinarians ask that surgeries on this day be reserved for lower income families, people who otherwise couldn't afford to have their pet spayed or neutered. When is Spay Day USA? - Spay Day is always on the last Tuesday of February. This year it falls on February 27, 2007. Some communities and participating veterinarians will do discounted surgeries during the whole week or month. Why have a Spay Day? - We participate in Spay Day USA because of all the dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens that are euthanized everyday in city shelters. These animals are not put to sleep because they are ill or injured. These animals did not have a full life, being loved and cared for by a family. These animals are put to sleep because they don't have a family, because the pet population is out of control. Pet overpopulation is a problem in every city in the USA, the only way to stop it is to spay and neuter our pets. How can I help? - You can participate in a local Spay Day USA campaign, ask to volunteer at a participating clinic. If you work for a veterinarian, sign up your clinic. As an individual you can help by spaying or neutering your personal pets or sponsor the surgery of an animal in need. Talk to veterinarians in your area and ask them to participate, if they say no, ask why not. Pet overpopulation is a growing problem. If you don't believe me or start to forget (out of site out of mind) then visit your local city shelter. Talk to the people who work there, they'll remind you of the severity of the problem. Most of the animal control and shelter workers are animal lovers and would love to be out of a job. Related Articles: Dog and Cat Neuter and Spaying Your Dog and Cat
The copyright of the article Spay Day USA in Pet Care is owned by Charla Dawson. Permission to republish Spay Day USA in print or online must be granted by the author in writing.
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