Mission and Purpose:

At Spay Is The Way we are dedicated to raising dollars and distributing 100% of those funds to finance free spay and neuter programs of other like-minded organizations to help end the unnecessary suffering of unwanted cats and dogs.

Why Spay & Neuter is Important:

It's Good for Your Pet:

Spaying and neutering helps dogs and cats live longer, healthier lives. Spaying and neutering can eliminate or reduce the incidence of a number of health problems that can be very difficult or expensive to treat. Spaying and neutering reduces the risk of many forms of cancer in companion animals.

It's Good for You:

Spaying and neutering makes pets better, more affectionate companions. Neutering cats makes them less likely to spray and mark territory. Spaying a dog or cat eliminates her heat cycle. Unsterilized animals often exhibit more behavior and temperament problems than do those who have been spayed or neutered.

It's Good for Your Community:

Communities spend millions of dollars to control unwanted animals. Animal shelters are overburdened with unwanted animals that end up being euthanized or suffering on the streets.

Reasons People Do Not Spay or Neuter their Pet:

"I'm afraid of putting my pet under"

Although neutering and spaying is a surgical procedure that does require general anesthesia, the pet feels nothing during the procedure and the risks are minimal. Certainly the benefits far outweigh the risks. There is only a slight discomfort and the pet will usually be back on their feet with normal activities within 24 to 72 hours.

"I don't have enough money for this procedure"

You can't afford not to do it. Most communities have humane shelters and low-cost spay/neuter clinics that offer affordable services. Contact your veterinarian, local shelter, or our Links page to find the nearest free or low-cost spay & neuter organization to you.  This is where Spay Is The Way comes into the picture.  100% of the funds we collect go to help keep such organizations doing their good work!

"It would be too cruel to do that to my pet - OR -  My pet will become lazy and overweight"

Your pet does not have the ability to hold a grudge against you because you made this decision. If your pet could talk, he or she would thank you for it!  As for weight gain or laziness - there is no evidence at all that spay/neuter contributes to either.  The best advice is to exercise your pet and follow recommendations for feeding.

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