Spay/Neuter Programs

RCHS is a strong supporter of working to control pet overpopulation through spay/neuter programs. All animals at RCHS must be spayed or neutered before being adopted.

Pet overpopulation is a serious problem. Every year millions of cats and dogs are euthanized at animal shelters across the country because no one wants them. The best way to reduce pet overpopulation and avoid euthanasia is to spay or neuter your pet.

There are many other benefits to spaying or neutering your pet:

• Spaying and neutering helps prevent a cat or dog from developing aggressive, erratic (or embarrassing) behavior due to territorial instincts or the drive to reproduce.
   
• Pets will be less inclined to run away and roam the neighborhood.
   
• Neutering your male cat before he matures will keep him from marking his indoor territory by “spraying.”
   
• Spaying and neutering can also improve the health of your pet: Neutering reduces the risk of cancer in male cats and dogs; spaying your female cat or dog decreases a pet’s chances of developing mammary cancer, and uterine or ovarian infections.

For additional information on the importance of spaying and neutering pets, see this March 2012 column in The Inter-Mountain.

Take Action!

Spaying and neutering our pets—and advocating that others do the same—is the most effective way we can help reduce the need for animal shelters and help those in existence have a stronger impact. We all share responsibility to encourage our friends, co-workers and families to make this happen.

RCHS is actively involved in addressing the overpopulation of community cats in our area through our Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return (TNVR) program. We are always looking for volunteers to assist with this effort. If you'd like to help, contact us for details.

The Spay & Neuter Fund

Your donation to the  The Spay and Neuter Fund  helps fund lifesaving spay and neuter services, support Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return (TNVR) programs for community cats, and create healthier, safer futures for pets in our community. By reducing unwanted litters and preventing the spread of disease, your support directly lowers shelter intake and helps prevent unnecessary euthanasia. Every gift makes a meaningful difference—for individual animals and for our community as a whole.   

How You Can Help

Learn more about how you can help the animals by adopting, sponsoring or fostering a pet; donating money or supplies; or volunteering with RCHS.