Helping both adopters and pet owners to care for their animals can go a long way toward keeping animals in their homes and out of the shelter.
Resources and Articles
From the Magazine
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July 1, 2011
Q & A: Battling Shelter Overpopulation—by the Numbers
Author Peter Marsh says it's time for animal shelters to work smarter in the battle against overpopulation and unnecessary euthanasia by using a data-driven approach to effectively target their programs.
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January 1, 2011
Shelter Medicine: The Kindest Cut of All
Veterinary columnist Brenda Griffin addresses common questions and concerns about pediatric spay/neuter, as well as the immeasurable value it has in curtailing pet overpopulation.
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May 1, 2010
On the Road Again
In Washington state, a mobile spay/neuter clinic helps disadvantaged people and their pets.
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March 1, 2009
Shelter Medicine: Revisiting the Basics: The Importance of Sterilization
Spay/neuter services are at the heart of proactive efforts to reduce the number of animals entering shelters. Dr. Brenda Griffin discusses strategies for ensuring that animals are sterilized prior to adoption.
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July 1, 2008
Knowing When to Nip it in the ??? Buds
A survey of scientific literature suggests the healthiest age to spay and neuter pets.
Policies
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Early-Age Spay/Neuter: A Growing Consensus
For an increasing number of shelters, early-age sterilization can mean nearly 100-percent sterilization compliance rates, fewer returned animals, and improved staff morale.
Programs
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May 7, 2012
American Veterinary Medical Association - Pediatric Spay/Neuter
The AVMA supports the concept of pediatric spay/neuter in dogs and cats in an effort to reduce the number of unwanted animals of these species.
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