Low Cost Spay/Neuter Day-Cats and Kitties!

It's always important to spread the news about spay/neuter and to help promote the cause we've posting this info for our friends at the Spay/Neuter Coalition. 

WHAT: Spay/neuter services for cats at least eight weeks old and weighing at least two pounds.
DROP OFF: All felines will be transported to to one of Lifeline's Low Cost Clinics, based out of Atlanta.  Drop your pet with us at 8811 Highway 92, Woodstock 30189 on Wednesday. April 27 at 7:30 am.
PICK UP: same location as drop off: pick up times are between 5:45 and 6 pm.
COST: $35 males, $50 females-cash only!
HOW: Email spayneutercoalition.gmail.com with your full name, daytime contact number, pet's name and age, description and gender.  You will receive a confirmation email letting you know pet is registered.
REQUIREMENTS: All felines must arrive in a secure carrier with proof of rabies vaccine signed from vet who administered.  If no proof of vaccine, one will be given to your animal for an additional fee of $10.

Get your kitty spayed while you're at work and help stop the over population of animals!

Pit Bulls and Spay Neuter

Dog lovers around the world have been captivated by the recent story of Patrick, the pit bull found starved and severely abused in New Jersey.   While spaying and neutering any pet is important to prevent overpopulation and abuse, it is especially true with the pit bull breed.

Pit bulls are a breed that "suffers horribly at the hands of humans." Jason Flatt, the President and founder of Friends to the Forlorn Pit Bull Rescue Inc, explains why this breed has such a bad reputation.  "The media can't wait to exploit a pit bull story.  These dogs make up a large percentage of the dogs that need homes.  They are way over bred and not for quality.  They are a extremely popular breed, especially in lower income, high crime neighborhoods.  Owners are not often responsible for the pet and instead have them for the image and status instead of providing the dog a loving home environment."

Amazingly, statistics show that only one out of every eight hundred pit bulls makes it out of the pound alive.  Everyone wants a pit bull when it is a cute, adorable little puppy but when they realize they can't properly maintain and care for it, they are dumped on the street.  They become the dogs that bite people and that you hear about on the news, the ones mistreated and left hungry.  When people run across them on the street, they aren't nice to them and thousands are abused since they are helpless to fight off attackers.  Over one million pit bulls end up this way and are put to sleep in pounds across the country.  Often,  if the dog attacks, it may because of provocation but due to their reputations, they are found guilty and sentenced to death.

Jason says that what he wants people to understand is that this breed is a very human oriented dog, loving, loyal and intelligent.  They do better on temperament tests that most other breeds and are eager to please their humans. Human aggression is not a trait common to the breed.  If you've ever experienced the love of a pit bill, you would want no other breed.

There are pit bull owners out there now reading this blog post and you know that these words are true.  If you love your pet, spay or neuter them and help end the cycle of abuse that comes with this breed.  You never know who will end of with one of the puppies your dog is responsible for and what type of life it may or may not have.

Coupons and Schedules for Mobile Spay/Neuter

If you are a resident of Barrow, Bartow, Cherokee, Douglas, Fayette, Gwinnett, Henry, Paulding or Spalding county, have we got GREAT news for you! Catsnip's mobile spay/neuter unit will be in your area soon!  See the link below for times and a $10 coupon!

http://www.atlantaanimalalliance.com/schedule.htm

Three Things

As part of the Spay/Neuter Society of the South's advertising campaign, we've developed "three things," a catchy way to promote common sense, practical ideas AND to serve as a reminder for what we stand for.  Each week we'll do one post entitled "three things" and we would love for you to comment to submit yours for future use.  So get your thinking caps on...the third one is the easy one...you only need to come up with two!

This week's three things:

Tell the truth
Call your mother
Spay and neuter your pets


See, easy, catchy and now we're ready for YOUR submissions.  Thanks in advance...send 'em in!

Low Cost Vaccine Clinic

Looking for a way to save a few bucks in keeping your pet healthy? Mark your calendars for the Low Cost Vaccine Clinic in Canton on Friday, April 1.

This is no April Fool's joke-keep your pets healthy for less!

Vaccines are the best thing you can do for your pet to keep them healthy and prevent problems that can be costly to treat.  CatSnip will bring their low cost vaccine clinic to Cherokee County Senior Services located at 1001 Univeter Road in Canton.  The clinic is for dogs and cats and will be open from 9 am until 2 pm.  No appointment is necessary.  This is a perfect opportunity to get a great deal on treatments for your four legged family member!  Rabies, distemper, bordetella and FeLV vaccines, heartworm tests and preventative,combo tests, flea, tapeworm, or earmite treatments will be available or have your pet micro chipped.  The last appointment will be taken at 1:30 pm if the clinic is busy.  Prices are as follows:

Micro chip: $25 and includes a lifetime registration
Dewormer: $10
Flea/Tick: $12 and up based on weight
Earmites: $10
Tapeworms: $10-20 based on weight
Rabies: 1 year-$10. 3 year-$15
Distemper: $15
FeLV: $15
Bordetella: $10
Heartworm Test: $25
Combo test: $25

“Pawsta for Overpopulation Prevention” Dinner and Silent Auction

This is a message from the Spay/Neuter Coalition, a Georgia non profit organization and a local spay neuter group.  If you like pasta or "pawsta", mark your calendars and help support a great cause!

WHEN: Saturday, April 23, 2011 from 6 pm until 9pm
WHERE: The Conservatory at Waterstone in Historic Downtown Acworth
WHAT: Three course dinner and silent auction; penne pasta with a light cream sauce or vegetarian Quiche, salad, bread, dessert and sweet or unsweet tea.  A cash bar will be available as well.
HOW: Tickets are available in advance for only $30 per person and checks can be mailed to:

P.O. Box 544, Lebanon, GA 30146

Please include your email address, as confirmation will be sent to you via email.  If you would like to use a PayPal option, you may use the link on the Facebook page or request a link by emailing spayneutercoalition@gmail.com


WHY: To raise much needed funds in the fight against our severe pet overpopulation in Georgia! It will be a fun night with great food and a silent auction!

Jane Lynch-Guest Spokesperson Today!

Jane Lynch, one of the stars of the television show Glee, has a public service announcement for the spay neuter cause:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4ZHU705ICA

Veterinary Tax for Georgia Pet Owners?

Spay Neuter SOS wants to make all Georgia residents aware of a veterinary tax our legislators are trying to pass.  A joint legislative committee has introduced a bill to tax veterinary services, which could cause pet owners to see a 7%-8% increase in vet bills.  Currently in our great state, veterinary services are not taxed but medications and supplies are.  They need to hear from all pet owners who are their constituents.  Please take time to write or call your congressman and tell them you OPPOSE this bill.  You can click here to locate your legislator. 

For more information, visit GVMA Legislative Alert.

For more information visit GVMA Legislative Alert  Click Here 

How Old Should My Dog Be Before I Spay or Neuter?

Sounds like a totally innocent question asked by a loving pet owner but, man, is this ever a topic up for debate! 

We all know the numbers and statistics routinely seen on TV commercials or on the Internet about homeless pets. We witness news stories about animal abuse and wonder how anyone could do such a thing.  The pet population grows everyday as does the number of animals having to be euthanized simply because there just isn't enough room for them.  The only way this tragedy will ever stop is through spaying or neutering your pet.

But Google spay neuter and you get tons of information about when do it, why and how to do it and it's downright confusing.  Many animal groups, including our sister organization, Mostly Mutts Animal Rescue, firmly supports pediatric spay neuter.   This means that the dog is at least eight weeks old and weighs a minimum of eight pounds.  If the dog is a male, the testicles will have had to drop. 

The advantages to early spay neuter are:

• The healing time for the pet will be faster.  The dog is a sore for a few days but the down time on a  younger dog is much shorter than a dog who is older.
• The cost to the pet owner is generally less due to the fact that most spay neuters are charged by weight.
• The dog is under anesthesia for less time as a puppy and this is much safer for the dog.   

Many rescues across the country are seeing the pet population at an all time high and have implemented pediatric spay neuter to help make a difference.  You can make a difference too! Have your pet spayed or neutered.  And click on the link below to sign a petition asking that any rescue group who holds adoptions outside of PetSmart stores across the country have the animals spayed or neutered PRIOR to being placed in their new home. Together, through efforts like these, we can reduce the pet population and make a difference.


http://www.change.org/petitions/let-petsmart-know-you-want-animals-adopted-from-their-stores-to-all-be-spayed-or-neutered?%3Fopt_new=t&opt_fb=t#?opt_new=t&opt_fb=t

If Only Our Dogs Could Drive....

Until your dogs can do this, be a responsible pet owner and spay or neuter your pets!



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDJ5Ote7HWA

FREE Cat Spay for Gwinnett County Residents

SpayGeorgia  is proud (and kind enough) to sponsor FIFTY FREE FEMALE CAT SPAY/RABIES certificates to be used in April.  The certificates are redeemable only at Planned PEThood in Duluth in Gwinnett County.  These certificates will be issued on a first come, first served basis and there will be only one per household.  These are for owned pets only.  So, if you're a cat owner living in Gwinnett or know someone who is, pass it along!

Spay Neuter Globally

Think spay neuter efforts are concentrated only here in the US?  Below is a link to a spay neuter group out of Egypt.  Worldwide efforts to increase the awareness of spay neuter will decrease the vast amount of animals  throughout the world that are needlessly put down because there are simply too many to care for.  Like their page and support their efforts!

http://www.facebook.com/#!/AnimalWelfareDahab

Wise Up!

This is a great video from our friends at the Spay/Neuter Coalition.  Spread the word; unwanted animals will always be a problem unless we spay and neuter our pets.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOa6Mc4PgxU

Directory for Low Cost Spay/Neuter Programs

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) in partnership with PetSmart Charities offers a comprehensive and search friendly database designed to help pet owners find low cost spay/neuter campaigns in their own community.  This database is constantly maintained and updated so keep checking back if at first your zip code doesn't return any results.

http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/spayneuter/

Cats "Sing" The Benefits of Spay/Neuter-Cute Video!

In conjunction with the "Beat the Heat" spay neuter campaign sponsored by The North Georgia Humane Society, check out these two videos of cats singing the benefits of "getting fixed." Pretty funny!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0v52gY0FHU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfiG7AOufvU

Beat The Heat-Get Your Kitty Spayed!

Great news! Got kitties? Get them spayed or neutered in the "Beat the Heat campaign sponsored by the Humane Society of North Georgia.  You can have two cats or kittens "fixed" for only $100.  They are located in Gainesville but do not require residency there.  For more info, click the link below:

http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=181006038609214&id=103785242998023

A long term benefit of spaying and neutering is improving the health of your cats.  Spaying females prior to their first heat cycle nearly eliminates the risk of breast cancer and totally prevents uterine infections and uterine cancer.  Neutering males prevents testicular cancer and enlargement of the prostate gland and greatly reduces the risk of perianal tumors.

A Funny Video-Why You HAVE to Spay/Neuter!

A funny clip with the important message of why you should have your pet spayed or neutered.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-gga7FDn9o

Stop Litter-ing!

A local student made a class assignment into a wonderful public service announcement about the importance of spaying or neutering your pet.  Great information and a good job!

http://youtu.be/v0MY7mRgsDc

What is the Spay Neuter Society of the South?

Spay Neuter Society of the South is affliated with Mostly Mutts Animal Rescue and Adoption, Inc.   Mostly Mutts, founded in 2004, has one mission: to rescue dogs from local shelters and house them until they are adopted into wonderful homes.  They rescue dogs of all ages, breeds, sizes and health conditions, many of which require heartworm treatment, treatment for disease or mange, or have orthopedic issues.  They are given the best of care and a lot of love while they are with Mostly Mutts and the organization strives to see that each dog is placed in a home where their needs will be fully met.

Rescue is rewarding but exhausting.  For every ten dogs out of the back door from animal shelters, twenty-five more come in the front.  We are losing the battle to help ALL of the animals that need rescue and only spinning our wheels to help some of them.  We know we can do more but it’s just NOT going to be done through rescue.

The battle can only be won by decreasing the pet population. The only way to successfully do this is to spay and neuter more dogs and cats.  This is where Mostly Mutts again stepped up and founded Spay/Neuter Society of the South.  This is a spay/neuter campaign that involves marketing, advertising, education and social media to spread the word for pet owners to spay and neuter their pets.  It’s time that pet owners understand that it’s their responsibility to not allow their dogs and cats to continue to reproduce.
Reducing the pet population will not only decrease the euthanasia rates at local shelters, it will also make the community a safer place. Fewer dogs and cats are likely to roam, therefore getting hit by cars or increasing the communities bite cases.  Dogs and cats will be healthier, with less chance of getting some cancers, and they will be better suited to live as indoor dogs with less marking and other bad behaviors. There is not one good reason to not spay and neuter your pet. 

Please be a responsible pet owner; have your pet spayed or neutered!