Health Benefits of Spay and Neuter
Statistically, spayed/neutered pets live 3-5 years longer.
Spaying or Neutering your pets has many health advantages:
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Established health benefits include protection against some potentially serious diseases. Spaying female dogs and cats can prevent uterine infection and reduce the risk of breast cancer. Neutering males can eliminate their risk of testicular cancer and reduce their risk of developing enlarged prostate glands.
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Behavioral benefits: Spaying a female, eliminates their heat cycles. Neutering a male results in less aggression, roaming and fewer urine-marking behaviors.
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Spaying or Neutering your pets keeps the overpopulation of dogs and cats down and saves lives.
Mississippi is in a crisis with a cat and dog overpopulation problem.
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Mississippi has the highest euthanasia rate in the nation.
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90% of pets coming into shelters are not spayed or neutered.
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Homeless animals out number humans 5 to 1.
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Only 1 out of 10 dogs and 1 in 12 cats born will ever find a forever home.
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Cats and dogs can go into heat as early as 5 months old.
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Cats can have up to 3 litters per year, with an average of 4-6 kittens per litter; and dogs can have up to 2 litters per year, with an average of 6-10 puppies per litter.
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In just seven years, one pair of unspayed/unneutered cats and their offspring can produce 420,000 cats.
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In just six years, one pair of unspayed/unneutered dogs and their offspring can produce 67,000 dogs.
Jason Wesley Spay and Neuter Fund
Being a good neighbor, not only means helping people recover from the unexpected, but also being an active part of our community. My wife and I have always loved animals and have instilled this love in our children as well. As a family, we are passionate about helping animals. We believe in the mission of Mississippi Spay and Neuter Initiative and want to be a part of supporting their efforts to spay and neuter large groups of dogs and cats to stop unwanted litters and end overpopulation. Please join me in these efforts by considering a donation to this tax-deductible fund. Together we can make a difference.
In memory of Skip
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100% of your donation goes directly to spay and neuter in the State of Mississippi. We are a 501(c)3, so all donations are a tax deductible.
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Application for Free Spay and Neuter Funding
The funds available through the Mississippi Spay and Neuter Initiative are restricted to individuals in the State of Mississippi who need assistance with spay and neuter of multiple animals causing hardship and/or colonies of cats. Applicants must receive some type of government assistance. All spay and neuters must be completed within a specified time-frame and a report of completion submitted with pictures. Please fill out the information to be considered for funding.
