Spay or Neuter Your Pet in April

April 10, 2008

SECAUCUS, N.J. -- According to the Cat Adoption team in Sherwood, Ore., April is the best month to have your feline fixed. But no matter what the species, now is a good time to have any companion animal spayed or neutered.

Cats become especially active in spring months, and as a result, shelters across the country expect to see an increase in kittens in the next few months.

But as spring is in the air, the next few months can be especially strenuous on shelters and rescues that will have to begin caring for any number of animal species that have reproduced.

The Cat Adoption Team and others like it recommend that animal owners seek out spay or neuter programs in their local area. Many shelters and other animal-friendly organizations offer low-cost procedures regardless of income or the number of animals you care to have “cut.”

To find the service available in your area, click on the Pet Services tab at zootoo.com and search for spay or neuter clinics.

Those who care for feral cats should search for a Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return program -- more commonly known as TNR -- many of which provide not only castration and vaccination, but in some cases subsidized food for colonies. Not all programs offer food, but almost all provide education and advice on caring for wayward felines.

For more information on caring for a feral cat colony, visit allaeycatallies.org.

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Matt Van Hoven, Pet Pulse, Justin Much, The Statesman Journal, contributed to this story.