theneedforalow-costspay-neuterprogram-straypetadvocacy.pptVIP

The Need for Low-Cost Spay-Neuter Programs: $aving Tax Dollar$! Your community is spending unnecessary tax dollars if it does not have a low-cost spay/neuter program in place! 1993 vs. 1990 with low-cost spay-neuter programs in place: Dogs. Responding shelters took in an average 2,283 dogs per year a 22% drop ; on average, each shelter euthanized 1,570 dogs a 35% drop . Cats. Responding shelters took in an average 2,112 cats per year a 31% drop ; on average, each shelter euthanized 1,895 cats also a 31% drop . Lower admissions + Lower euthanizations Tax Dollar Savings “Animal Control Management: A Guide for Local Governments,” International City/County Management Association, pub. #43008 Ibid. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association JAVMA, Vol. 218, No. 11, 2001 National Centers for Disease Control. “Who Needs Low-Cost Neutering,” from ANIMAL PEOPLE, June 1994. /Low-costNeut.html New Hampshire Federation of Humane Societies, 2001 “Animal Control Management: A Guide for Local Governments,” International City/County Management Association, pub. #43008 U.S. Census Bureau. * * Laurie D. Goldstein and Christine O’Keefe, PhD ?2003 Reducing pet overpopulation prevents many surplus animal births and deaths – lowering the cost of animal control in the future. “Spaying and neutering lie at the foundation of any effective animal control program.” Animal Control Management: A Guide for Local Governments, publication #43008 !! WARNING !! Unsterilized dogs are almost three times more likely to bite than sterilized animals. 1 Unsterilized dogs account for 95% of all fatal maulings. 2 The Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association JAVMA reports that unsterilized dogs are more aggressive, and are involved in the majority of reported dog bite incidents. 3 Approximately 60% of the victims of animal attacks are children. 4 Intact Animals are a Threat to YOUR Community! !! WARNING !! Each day 10,000 humans are born in the U.S. – and