i only worked there for 3 months, but I found it rewarding also. Yes...its dirty, and heartbreaking, but there is so much people can do to make the life of these animals better.
As for the spaying and neutering of animals, is there some type of fund-raising event comming up, or any ideas on how to raise money to PAY for the spaying and neutering? Maybe a vet in the area would lower the fee's?