If your heart breaks when you think of all of the animals sitting in shelters, you aren’t alone. Every year, millions of animals find their way to shelters, either at the hands of their owners or local animal control centers. Fortunately, by recognizing the problem and getting your pet spayed at a spay clinic, you can help to become part of the solution. Here is a quick guide to animal shelters, spaying, and neutering. 

Why Do Pets End up in Shelters?

A staggering 6.5 million companion animals and pets end up in shelters every year in the United States, and oftentimes, they don’t survive the experience. Because of overpopulation problems, many pets are put down.

Sometimes, even pet owners who love their animals are forced to take them to a shelter. When landlords don’t allow pets or the cost of pet maintenance grows too high, owners may be forced to seek the help of a shelter. Behavioral problems, such as biting or property damage, also lead to pets ending up in a shelter. Oftentimes, owners are faced with pets who have babies, and they simply don’t have space for additional animals in their home. 

How Can You Prevent the Problem? 

Fortunately, you can help to control the number of animals that end up in shelters by getting your animals spayed at a spay clinic. In addition to preventing unwanted pregnancies, spaying offers a variety of health benefits for animals, including preventing the onset of certain cancers and helping to tame pets who are prone to wandering. 

If you want to spay or neuter your pet at a spay clinic, bring your furry friend to Nutmeg Spay/Neuter Clinic. Serving Stratford and Fairfield counties, CT, since our inception in 2012, we have been committed to preventing euthanasia by offering low-cost spaying and neutering services. We also administer certain vaccinations, helping your pet to live a happier, fuller life. To learn more about how our spay clinic can help, visit our website or give our team a call at (203) 690-1550.