THE IMPACT OF SPAY/NEUTER
According to Dogs on Death Row and PETA, each unspayed female dog and her offspring can potentially produce over 60,000 puppies in her 7 year lifespan. Granted, most of these puppies will not live to maturity but they will suffer diseases that inflict great misery, such as parvo, distemper, and hepatitis, along with infestations of parasites and being involved in accidents.
We believe the only effective & humane solution to control the overpopulation of dogs and cats is to spay/neuter.
Every face in this video is a reminder of a silent crisis. These are all the consequences of a world that didn't plan for them.
While these specific dogs found their 'forever,' thousands more are waiting for homes that simply do not exist.
We aren't just asking for donations; we are fighting to ensure no more souls are born into a world that has no room for them.
HOW WE DO IT
Our highly skilled vets have adapted and improved surgical techniques such as "keyhole incisions" and "flank spay, which are less invasive, allowing for a quicker recovery.
These techniques allow the vets to perform many surgeries quickly and safely while following the highest pre- and post-surgery standards.
WHAT IS A SPAYATHON
A spayathon is a spay/neuter marathon where the team of our top vets, vet techs, and local and foreign volunteers work together to spay/neuter dozens of dogs and cats. These spayathons occur in different locations worldwide where there is a need and at the request of local communities. Most of our spayathons occur in Romania, where access to veterinary services is virtually non-existent.
Check out a video of one of our spayathons.
Most of our spayathons are in Romania due to the immense nee for animal welfare.
SPAY/NEUTER PROGRESS
Spay/neuter remains our core priority. Since 2004, we've performed over 150,402 surgeries, preventing the birth of millions of unwanted puppies and kittens destined for hardship on Romania's streets. This crucial work also improves and prolongs the lives of adult dogs and cats by significantly reducing the risk of certain cancers, infections, and birth complications.