Do Your Pets A Favor

To the Editor:

One of the best things a responsible person can do for a cat or dog is to have the animal spayed or neutered. Spaying greatly reduces the chance of breast cancer and prevents various reproductive tract disorders, while neutering eliminates the risk of various testicular diseases.

In addition, cats and dogs who have been spayed/neutered are less likely to roam, which means they are less likely to get in fights with other animals, get hit by cars, or be abused by cruel people. Finally, cats and dogs who are neutered do not add to the tragedy of overpopulation. More animals spayed or neutered means fewer animals out on the streets, entering our already overburdened shelter system, and being killed.

National Spay Day is February 26. To commemorate this event, Spay & Neuter Association of Newtown (SNAN) and The Animal Center are offering Newtown residents who have limited financial resources or who are feeding feral cats in their neighborhood low-cost spay/neuter services throughout the month of February. Together, we can ensure that every companion animal enjoys a long, happy, and healthy life in a loving home. To get your cat or dog neutered, call SNAN for more information at) 426-5730.

Sincerely,

Marion Thompson

President, SNAN

Monica Roberto

President, The Animal Center

 PO Box 475, Newtown                                             February 20, 2008