For several years, the last Tuesday in February has been designated as "Spay Day U.S.A.," and February has been designated "Spay and Neuter Month" by many humane societies and animal welfare groups.  CCHS applauds these efforts.  We join others in raising awareness of pet overpopulation and promoting the benefits of spaying and neutering companion animals. 

 

As many of you know, last year CCHS took part in an effective collaboration with other area agencies to make spay/neuter surgeries available to low income cat owners.  Our two Cat Nip/Tuck Day clinics were quite successful and rendered approximately 400 cats incapable of reproduction.  The first low-cost clinic of the New Year will be held in late February or early March, with one clinic per month to be held thereafter.  These monthly clinics will serve fewer cat-owners than the two massive clinics held in 2008.  Over time, the monthly-clinic plan promises to be both sustainable and effective. 

 

I hope you'll help us spread the word about the importance of spaying and neutering dogs and cats.  If you need some talking points, check out these Top 10 Reasons to Spay or Neuter Your Pet at the ASPCA's website.     

 

As always, thank you for your continued support of our cause!

 

Very truly yours,
Tief
CCHS Executive Director