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The Brandy Fund Don't Litter - Fix Your Critter
The $15.00 vouchers are available on a first come, first serve basis to citizens of Wayne County. Please request a voucher ONLY IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD to pay for the procedure as it takes much time and effort to raise funds to make these vouchers possible! To request a voucher click here ARF Founder Teresa Bullard writes... I knew if ARF had the volunteers and the finances to do only one thing what would be the most important. what would provide the biggest return, the most bang for our buck, the answer was simple. promote and help finance SPAYING AND NEUTERING of companion animals!
One of ARF's mottos is "Prevention is Kinder than Destruction." Why wait until puppies and kittens are born only to suffer, be homeless or be euthanized. why not have the dog or cat spayed or neutered to avoid the suffering for all involved? A study conducted in the State of Minnesota found that for every $1 invested in spay/neuter programs they saved a whopping $19 in animal control. A ratio of $1 compared to $19 is a huge savings for taxpayers! The study was conducted over a period ten years. In the State of New Hampshire, a targeted spay/neuter program designed to assist its indigent citizens resulted in a 90% decrease in the State's euthanasia rate over ten years. That is some pretty powerful information! Please choose to spay or neuter your pets and support our benevolent efforts. Your donations can continue to make this life saving effort a reality. You can mail donations to ARF Your support is very much appreciated by not only the humans who issue the vouchers but the animal lives you have helped.
ARF is promoting the welfare of animals through leadership, education and action. Be Responsible ! Thousands and thousands of pets are already in this world looking for homes. Please don't make it more difficult for them - have your pet spayed or neutered today! Links of Interest The Dog Hause Don't Litter page Why Spay or Neuter from the American Humane Association Save our Strays website is about a "Reverence for Life."
WHY YOU SHOULD SPAY OR NEUTER YOUR PET
F emale dogs and cats are spayed by removing their reproductive organs, and male dogs and cats are neutered by removing their testicles. In both cases the operation is performed while the pet is under anesthesia. Depending on your pet's age, size, and health, he or she will stay at your veterinarian's office for a few hours or a few days. Depending upon the procedure, your pet may need stitches removed after a few days. Your veterinarian can fully explain spay and neuter procedures to you and discuss with you the best age at which to sterilize your pet.
Spaying and neutering helps dogs and cats live longer, healthier lives. Spaying and neutering can eliminate or reduce the incidence of a number of health problems that can be very difficult or expensive to treat. Spaying eliminates the possibility of uterine or ovarian cancer and greatly reduces the incidence of breast cancer, particularly when your pet is spayed before her first estrous cycle. Neutering eliminates testicular cancer and decreases the incidence of prostate disease .
Spaying and neutering makes pets better, more affectionate companions. Neutering cats makes them less likely to spray and mark territory. Spaying a dog or cat eliminates her heat cycle. Estrus lasts an average of six to 12 days, often twice a year, in dogs and an average of six to seven days, three or more times a year, in cats. Females in heat can cry incessantly, show nervous behavior, and attract unwanted male animals. Unsterilized animals often exhibit more behavior and temperament problems than do those who have been spayed or neutered. Spaying and neutering can make pets less likely to bite. Neutering makes pets less likely to roam the neighborhood, run away, or get into fights.
Communities spend millions of dollars to control unwanted animals. Irresponsible breeding contributes to the problem of dog bites and attacks. Animal shelters, rescue organizations and dedicated volunteers are overburdened with surplus animals. Stray pets and homeless animals get into trash containers, defecate in public areas or on private lawns, and frighten or anger people who have no understanding of their misery or needs. Some stray animals also scare away or kill birds and wildlife. Spay or neuter surgery carries a one-time cost that is relatively small when one considers its benefits. It's a small price to pay for the health of your pet and the prevention of more unwanted animals. ~~~HSUS
DID YOU KNOW : Each day 10,000 humans are born in the U.S. - and each day 70,000 puppies and kittens are born. As long as these birth rates exist, there will never be enough homes for all the animals. Spaying and neutering is the solution! One female dog and her offspring can produce 67,000 puppies in 6 short years! One female cat and her offspring can produce 420,000 kittens in 7 short years! SPAY OR NEUTER - THERE IS NO OTHER WAY!
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