Altering: It’s Good for the Community

Animal control agencies in nearly every community cost the taxpayers (us) millions of dollars every year. They do a good job but if s just not enough. With many millions of homeless animals, we are seeing an annual rise in dog bites and attacks, open garbage containers, feces in public and private areas, and angry, frightened citizens who do not understand the misery of these unwanted pets. Additionally, homeless animals disturb the ecological balance by scaring away or killing birds and wildlife.

*Statistics courtesy the Humane Society of the United States brochure "Just One Litter ... Facts about Spaying and Neutering Your Pet." 2100 L Street, NW, Washington, DC 20037.