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WHY SPAY/NEUTER?
 Talbot Humane has an aggressive
spay/neuter program that offers low-cost weekly spay/neuter
clinics to qualified residents of Talbot County.
The funding for these clinics is provided by the Snyder
Foundation for Animals and pet owners in the County who feel that
spaying and neutering benefits everyone.
In addition,
Talbot
Humane recently received a $10,000 grant from PetSmart Charities to
spay 150 female dogs and cats belonging to families who need
financial assistance to sterilize their pets. The organization’s
10-year-old pet sterilization program successfully alters more than
500 animals per year, on average, to proactively fight Talbot
County’s dire pet overpopulation problem. “Talbot Humane’s
spay/neuter program is a great example of taking the initiative to
improve the local community,” said Susana Della Maddalena, Executive
Director of PetSmart Charities.
Families may make an appointment for their pet by calling Talbot
Humane at 410-822-0107. “We’re excited to increase the total number
of spay/neuter surgeries sponsored by Talbot Humane,” declared
Suzette Stitely, Executive Director of Talbot Humane. “Spaying 150
animals should result in an eight percent reduction in the number of
animals relinquished at our shelter next year.”
“The problem with unwanted dogs and cats is real,
and it is out of control, especially with cats,” states Ms. Stitely.
Cats can start having litters at 9 months
and can have three litters a year. It’s amazing what happens when
dogs and cats are not sterilized. One estimate is that one female
and male cat and their offspring will have between 67,000 and 80,000
cats in seven years. More frightening is that in just ten years, one
male and female cat and their offspring will have an estimated
800,000 to 1,000,000 offspring. There are benefits to homeowners and to their pets.
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It’s Good for Your Pet! |
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Pets live longer, healthier lives.
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Sterilization decreases the possibility of uterine or ovarian
cancer.
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Neutering eliminates testicular cancer and decreases the
incidence of prostate disease.
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Spayed/neutered pets are less likely to roam.
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It’s
Good for You! |
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Spaying and neutering makes pets more affectionate companions.
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Neutering cats makes them less likely to spray and mark their
territory.
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Spaying and neutering can make pets less likely to be
aggressive.
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Spayed
and neutered pets are less likely to roam and therefore less
likely to have an unwanted litter.
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Spaying
your female pet eliminates the problems of males camping out in
your backyard.
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No
unwanted expenses or problems having to deal with an unwanted
litter.
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It’s Good for Our Community! |
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Our communities spend thousands of your tax dollars to pick up
unwanted animals
that roam our community.
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Animal shelters are overburdened with unwanted animals
(especially cats) because of unplanned litters when
owners can’t
find homes for them.
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Stray
animals can get into trash containers looking for food to
survive.
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Stray animals can also scare away or kill birds and wildlife.
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“The truth is you can find more good reasons for
neutering or spaying
your pet
than reasons not to do so," according
to Ms. Stitely.
"The message we want to reach pet owners with is...
"Be
responsible; spay/neuter your pet; it benefits everyone."
Parker Brophy, above, socializes kittens at the shelter.
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SPAY/NEUTER
CLINIC SCHEDULE |
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Low-cost clinics are offered
every Thursday by appointment only.
CALL TODAY
410-822-0107 |
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