OSPCA – Spring Spay-it-Forward program !

The Ontario SPCA wants to educate everyone on why fixing domestic animals is important. Here are some facts and myths from fixyourpet.ca!

Facts:

• Pet overpopulation is at crisis levels in Ontario.
• Each year, tens of thousands of dogs and cats end up on the streets, where they fall victim to neglect and abuse, or in shelters in search of new homes.
• Spaying and neutering can reduce shelter intake and euthanasia.
• Fixing your pet reduces health risks and improves behaviour in cats and dogs.

Myths:

• Fixing my pet will make him/her overweight… Fixing your pet should not result in weight gain if your pet receives a healthy diet and sufficient exercise.
• Fixing my pet interferes with nature… Domesticated dogs and cats are completely dependent on humans.
• It is our responsibility as their guardians to ensure that the number of companion animals born does not exceed the number of available homes.
• All animals have the right to have one litter… Spaying a female cat or dog before she goes into heat even once will greatly reduce her risk of developing mammary, ovarian and uterine cancer.

Spring Spay-it-Forward program
Each year thousands of animals across Ontario come into the care of the Ontario SPCA. As a key element of reducing pet overpopulation, we ensure that every able cat and dog adopted is spayed or neutered. The cost of doing so places a great strain on our organization each year.

On average, a spay/neuter surgery costs us between $130-$150 per dog or $80-$110 per cat.

Making a commitment today to reducing pet overpopulation by supporting the Spring Spay-it-Forward program ensures that together we can lessen the burden of this necessary expense thus allowing the Ontario SPCA to change more animals lives. Your gift today will contribute to offsetting the cost of a spay/neuter surgery for an animal in the OSPCA’s care. Thanks you for your generosity and commitment to Animal Welfare.

For more information or to make a donation please see the contact information below:

By mail, send your cheque made out to:
Ontario SPCA to 16586 Woodbine Avenue
RR 3 Newmarket ON L3Y 4W1.
By phone call 1-888-668-7722, ext 321.
To donate online please visit:
fixyourpet.ca

FIX YOUR PET ! Its the kindest thing you can do!