This caught my eye. Whilst the number of animals neutered may be a drop in the ocean given the size of the USA, it is 9,050 animals who won't add to the problem and who should benefit from health advantages and quality of life.
Wouldn't it be great if all the rescues in the UK could come together to utilise skills and expertise to have a similar day rather than everyone struggling independently. I know; dream on!
Pet lovers across the nation came together last month to make Spay Day USA 2007 a great success! Look at what we were able to accomplish:
More than 300 spay/neuter events were held throughout February, most offering low cost or donated services to pets in need and feral cats.
To date, 28 percent of event organizers have reported a total of
9,050 animals having received spay or neuter services this year at Spay Day USA events nationwide. (Visit SpayDayUSA.org the week of March 19 for final results!)
Individuals and teams raised more than $89,000 to contribute to community events and to The Humane Society of the United States' Rural Area Veterinary Services (RAVS) program - enough money to spay or neuter nearly 1,200 animals!
Nearly 100 community groups organized public outreach and fundraising events, from educational displays at public libraries featuring information on spay and neuter, to vegetarian "spay-ghetti" dinners, reaching more than half a million members of the public and
raising at least $94,000 for spay/neuter. Congratulations to the top fundraisers this Spay Day USA! The top individual fundraiser is JoAnne Nikitas of North Las Vegas, Nevada. She will receive a framed Mutts print (“Peace to All Beings”) signed by artist Patrick McDonnell, as well as a Spay Day USA T-shirt for raising over $1,000.
The second place individual fundraiser is Michelle Moquin of Oakland, California. She will receive a custom portrait of her dog, Vinnie, from artist Sandra Merwin, as well as a Spay Day USA T-shirt, for raising over $1,000.
And the top fundraising team is SNAPPS Supports Spaying of Las Vegas, Nevada. Each member of SNAPPS Supports Spaying will receive a copy of either The Dogs of Ron Burns or Patrick McDonnell's brand new Animal Friendly.
Finally, a special congratulations to Dr. Margaret Yates, who will also receive a Spay Day USA T-shirt for raising over $1,000.
Congratulations again to all Spay Day USA participants! Together, we have made a difference in the lives of animals across the country, reducing the national tragedy of pet overpopulation by providing this safe, effective solution to pets in need.
Thanks so much for helping to make Spay Day USA 2007 so successful, and thank you for everything you do for animals. We are looking forward to working with you in making Spay Day USA 2008 an even greater success!
