Pet overpopulation is cruel and unnecessary
Pet overpopulation is very real, causing unnecessary suffering and millions of pet deaths every year. Each year, shelters take in millions of unwanted dogs and cats born to families who didn't spay/neuter their pets. Unwanted pets are frequently abandoned, surrendered, or taken in as strays. We see this all too often right here in Siskiyou County, where the majority of our intakes are puppies born to unspayed mothers.
The sad reality is that the vast majority of unwanted dogs and cats are euthanized before they can be adopted. Not because they aren't inherently lovable or perfectly healthy. Simply because no-kill rescues like Rescue Ranch are already overflowing, and not enough adopters are choosing shelter pets.
Spay/neuter addresses pet overpopulation at its roots. It breaks the cycle of overpopulation, overflowing shelters, and euthanizing of unwanted pets. It's the only way to stop pet overpopulation in its tracks and make this a humane world for animals as well as humans.
Spay/Neuter is the healthy choice:
- Reduces likelihood of uterine infections and breast tumors in females
- Reduces likelihood of testicular cancer and prostate conditions in males
- No heat cycles
- Dogs also behave better, roam less, and are less likely to get lost, injured, or hit by a car.
Do you need help spaying or neutering your dog? Click here to learn how RRAAP can help.
