February is National Spay/Neuter Awareness Month. This is the month we all need to come together to spread the word on the importance of spaying and neutering our pets. Spaying female animals and neutering male animals is the best way to reduce companion animal overpopulation, and reduce the number of unwanted litters of puppies and kittens that end up as strays on the streets, or homeless in shelters.
Did you know, that having your pet spayed or neutered can eliminate a considerable amount of stress on both you and your pet? Also, your pet can be spayed or neutered as early as 8 weeks old. In addition to helping curb pet overpopulation, spaying or neutering has health benefits for pets. It can reduce or even eliminate medical conditions such as testicular cancer, uterine infections or mammary tumors. It also helps eliminate behaviors such as aggression, roaming and urine marking. Having your pet altered before they are six months old reaps all of these benefits.
Spay/Neuter Clinics
Are you income disadvantaged and own pets? Some residents that live in specific areas of the county qualify for free altering of their pets. From chihuahuas to pit bulls, friendly cats and feral cats; all could be eligible for this excellent opportunity.
Call the clinics listed below to see if you qualify.
• Paw Prints Animal Hospital 301-885-0263
• Humane Society of Charles County 301-645-8181
• Calvert Well Pet Clinic 443-295-7873
• SMAWL Vouchers 301-373-5659
Still want to get your pet altered but don’t qualify for the income disadvantaged program? Contact one of the clinics listed below to discuss fees and schedule an appointment.
• Calvert Well Pet Clinic 443-295-7873
• Southern MD Spay and Neuter, Inc. (SPOT) (Calvert Residents Only) 410-562-6516
• Humane Society of Charles County 301-645-8181
• Paw Prints Animal Hospital 301-885-0263
• The Well Pet Clinic 301-866-0303
• The Spay Spot 301-254-8151
• SMAWL Vouchers 301-373-5659
Getting your pet spayed or neutered can:
• Reduce the number of homeless pets killed
• Improve your pet’s health
• Reduce unruly behavior
• Save on the cost of pet care
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