Low Cost Spay and Neuter resources for Nova ScotiaAre you thinking about breeding your dog? Take this test to see if you're ready. Maybe you should think about it some more, huh? In 7 years, one dog and her offspring can produce over 4,000 dogs! (average litter of 4, once a year)
To me, there doesn't seem to be much point in running a rescue or shelter if dogs and cats that are being adopted out are not spayed or neutered. Did you know that puppies and kittens can be spayed as young as 7 weeks? Find a vet with experience in early spay and neuter. More puppies and kittens are not what we need since there are thousands being put to sleep in Nova Scotia alone each year... There is a lot of talk in the rescue community in Atlantic Canada about the vets not providing deep enough discounts to animal shelters and rescue. There has to be a solution to that problem and I'm looking for facts, feedback and potential solutions to that problem. It's difficult enough for the average person to afford to have their pet spayed or neutered, and even more difficult for rescue to come up with the money. Here are some resources and suggestions to get the ball rolling:
Nova Scotia Spay and Neuter assistance and past progress:
In Toronto, the Animal Alliance has been directly involved with local legislation: We have been working on the issues of responsible pet ownership, over-population of unwanted pets, spay/neuter and progressive animal care and control programs. The City of Toronto Animal Care and Control program under the guidance of Jim Bandow has begun to make a real difference for City animals. Only 100 City dogs were euthanized in 1994. There has been a steady decline in numbers of both cats and dogs euthanized since the City took responsibility for animal control. The most significant decline however has been the extraordinary 85 -90% reduction in the capture and euthanasia of wild animals in the City. We are working to encourage other municipalities to adopt some version of the City program. Additional spay and neuter resources: |
