(OT) Most cats and dogs are killed just because they are homeless

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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT - BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL SANCTUARY

If you don't like the fact that dogs and cats, human's best friends, are picked up in most cities to be killed just because they are homeless, then read this page.

http://www.bestfriends.org/

 

 

What can you do tohelp animals?

 

Here are three things you can do today to help the animals:

1) Spay or neuter all of your pets and any outdoor cats you are feeding.

When we spay and neuter our pets, we bring a halt to the endless cycle of animals being born who end up as homeless pets at shelters. And pets who have been fixed suffer from fewer health and behavior problems.So encourage and help your friends and family members to fix their pets too.To find low-cost spay/neuter services near you call SPAY/USA at 1-800-248 SPAY or visit http://www.pets911.com.

2) Adopt a pet from a shelter or rescue group. Never buy from a pet store.

Pet stores are the patrons of the notorious breeding factories known as puppy mills, where female dogs are kept in small cages their entire lives, forced to produce endless litters of babies who are sold to pet stores. You can find local shelters and rescue groups on www.1-800-Save-a-Pet.com, www.pets911.com or www.petfinder.com.And if you're looking for a particular breed, there are numerous breed rescue groups that will help you find the dog or cat of your choice.When you adopt from any of these humane groups, you will also get the very best of advice and help, since the people there are not concerned with making money from you but on making the best match and giving the best life possible to a dog or cat or other pet in need.

3) Join the Best Friends Network.

Thousands of Best Friends members are part of the Best Friends Network, helping animals in their own neighborhood.As a member of the Network, you can contribute your skills, your time, and your love to animals in need.Feed Hungry Kitties: Join other members of Best Friends who are feeding homeless neighborhood cats.Groom Hairy Monsters: Help out at your local shelter, walking the dogs, grooming the cats, taking part in adoption days, or helping out at fund-raising events.Solve Knotty Problems: Local groups need help of all kinds. Whatever your profession or business, you can donate your skills to help the animals.We'll contact you via e-mail about local animal situations you may be able to help with, and you'll receive weekly updates about the latest news from Best Friends. Best Friends Network membership is free. You can learn more and sign up here. Want to learn about more ways you can help?

 

 

Spay/Neuter Resources

 

PROGRAM INFORMATIONNEW! Spay or Neuter Your Pet! (.pdf)This brochure talks about the benefits of spaying and neutering pets and also counteracts some of the myths.Spanish Version (.pdf)Nine Model Programs for Highly Successful Spay/Neuter (.pdf)This 10-page publication offers brief profiles of successful programs to help you explore the different types of programs and how they work. By Karen Green and Aimee St. Arnaud.How to Start A Spay/Neuter Program (.pdf)Assessing the needs of your community, working with local veterinarians, sample forms. Mobile Spay/Neuter Clinic Operations (.pdf)Based on a study of many vans in operation across the U.S., this is a profile of some of the most successful mobile spay/neuter vans. It includes a model budget and plan. By Paul Berry.Public Funding for Spay/Neuter (.pdf)This 14-page document outlines a number of creative ways to get public funding for your spay/neuter projects. By Aimee St. Arnaud. 70% Spay/Neuter Threshold (.pdf)Street dog and feral cat sterilization and vaccination efforts must get 70% or flunk. By Merritt Clifton.

HEALTH & MEDICALMyths and Questions about Having Babies (.pdf)Simple, straightforward answers to common questions about spay/neuter. By Dr. Rich Allen.The Truth About Juvenile Spay/Neuter (.pdf)When is the right time to spay and neuter puppies and kittens? By Dr. Richard Allen.Non-Surgical Methods of Sterilization for Pet Population Control (.pdf)By Dr. Brenda Griffin.Remote Area Medical Veterinary Spay/Neuter Clinic Manual(.doc) This manual includes almost every resource needed to set up and run a mobile spay/neuter clinic. You'll find forms, letters, job descriptions, anesthesia protocols and more.

FORUM TRANSCRIPTSFor a complete list of forum archives, including other topics related to spay/neuter, please

POSTERSYou may download these free spay/neuter posters (.pdf). They are full-page, full-color, and would look great hanging in your local shelter's lobby. Click on the thumbnail to see and print the full-size poster: