Another Great Event By The Humane Society Of The United States.

Today, at events all over the country, thousands of dogs and cats will be given a treatment that is guaranteed to save countless lives: They will be spayed or neutered. It's Spay Day USA, a national event that seeks to end the tragedy of too many pets and not enough homes. Spaying or neutering is the most humane and cost-effective way to reduce the vast number of animals whose lives are ended prematurely each year in shelters and on the streets, simply because there are not enough homes for them all. In 2007, The Humane Society of the United States spayed or neutered more than 3,200 pets through our innovative program that provides free or subsidized services to pets of families living in poverty-stricken or geographically isolated areas. This year, we hope to reach even more animals in need through this program, run by our newly formed Humane Society VeterinaryMedical Association (HSVMA). The average cost to taxpayers to care for a homeless animal is$176. Compare that to the $75 national average to spay or neuter a dog or cat, and it's clear that we have tremendous potential to reduce animal suffering and save communities millions of dollars.