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Spay/Neuter Resources

PROGRAM INFORMATION

NEW! Spay or Neuter Your Pet! (.pdf)
This brochure talks about the benefits of spaying and neutering pets and also counteracts some of the myths.
Spanish Version (.pdf)

Nine Model Programs for Highly Successful Spay/Neuter (.pdf)
This 10-page publication offers brief profiles of successful programs to help you explore the different types of programs and how they work. By Karen Green and Aimee St. Arnaud.

How to Start A Spay/Neuter Program (.pdf)
Assessing the needs of your community, working with local veterinarians, sample forms.

Mobile Spay/Neuter Clinic Operations (.pdf)
Based on a study of many vans in operation across the U.S., this is a profile of some of the most successful mobile spay/neuter vans. It includes a model budget and plan. By Paul Berry.

Public Funding for Spay/Neuter (.pdf)
This 14-page document outlines a number of creative ways to get public funding for your spay/neuter projects. By Aimee St. Arnaud.

70% Spay/Neuter Threshold (.pdf)
Street dog and feral cat sterilization and vaccination efforts must get 70% or flunk. By Merritt Clifton.

HEALTH & MEDICAL

Myths and Questions about Having Babies (.pdf)
Simple, straightforward answers to common questions about spay/neuter. By Dr. Rich Allen.

The Truth About Juvenile Spay/Neuter (.pdf)
When is the right time to spay and neuter puppies and kittens? By Dr. Richard Allen.

Non-Surgical Methods of Sterilization for Pet Population Control (.pdf)
By Dr. Brenda Griffin.

Remote Area Medical Veterinary Spay/Neuter Clinic Manual(.doc) This manual includes almost every resource needed to set up and run a mobile spay/neuter clinic. You'll find forms, letters, job descriptions, anesthesia protocols and more.

FORUM TRANSCRIPTS

For a complete list of forum archives, including other topics related to spay/neuter, please click here.

POSTERS

You may download these free spay/neuter posters (.pdf). They are full-page, full-color, and would look great hanging in your local shelter's lobby. Click on the thumbnail to see and print the full-size poster: