What is TLHS doing to educate the public on animal issues?

TLHS offers humane awareness programs in local schools, civic clubs, churches, etc. Please contact the shelter at 841-6500 about arranging a speaker for your group or for a tour of the shelter. We are often also assisted by local media in "getting the word out" about responsible pet ownership.

How is TLHS helping to combat overpopulation of pets?

In an effort to reduce the companion animal overpopulation in our area TLHS adopted a mandatory spay/neuter policy. This means that all animals adopted will have to be spayed or neutered before the adopter takes them home.

In addition to this, we have opened a low-cost-high quality Spay/Neuter Clinic at 1504 S. Gloster Street. We take appointments only. We are hoping to help lower our euthanasia rates by offering this service to the general public.

Our prices are as follows:

Cats:
$40.00

Dogs:

Up to 25 lbs is $50
26 lbs-50 lbs is $60
Over 50 lbs is $70

Please call our clinic phone 662-210-SPAY (7729) or the shelter 662-841-6500 for more information or to schedule an appointment!

SPAY-NEUTER STATISTICS AND INFORMATION

What can I do to help reduce companion animal overpopulation?Get your animal spayed or neutered. Yes, even the males. After all, it takes two to tango.

Are there risks to spay/neuter? As with any surgery there are risks of infection, adverse reaction to anesthesia, or death. These are very low.

What benefits will my pet gain? In addition to not having unwanted litters, your pet dramatically reduces its chances of getting cancer of the reproductive organs. Furthermore, in males it reduces the urge to roam and seek a female mate, and the urge to fight other males.

What about weight gain? Because your pet may be slightly less active after surgery, you are encouraged to monitor your pet's weight and cut back on food if weight gain does occur.

Will my pet lose its protective instinct? No! This is a myth.



Animal overpopulation statistics from the Humane Society of the United States:

Number of cats and dogs entering shelters each year:
6-8 million (HSUS estimate)

Number of cats and dogs euthanized by shelters each year:
4-5 million (HSUS estimate)

Average number of litters a fertile cat can produce in one year: 3

Average number of kittens in a feline litter: 4-6

In seven years, one female cat and her offspring can theoretically produce 420,000 cats.