The Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International, in partnership with the Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association, celebrate Spay Day every year on the last Tuesday in February. Spay Day is an annual campaign designed to highlight the importance of saving animal lives by spaying or neutering pets and feral cats.
More than one million pets have been spayed or neutered in conjunction with Spay Day since it was founded by the Doris Day Animal League in 1995. “It is so exciting to be celebrating the 17th annual Spay Day,” said legendary performer Doris Day, the founder of Spay Day. “As in previous years, my foundation has issued a special grant to enable animal guardians in regions that can benefit from the extra help to have their animals spayed or neutered. We’re proud of this program and so gratified by the number of lives and taxpayer dollars that have been saved over the years.”
More than 700 events take place in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and three U.S. territories, as well as 46 other countries. Animal welfare organizations, veterinary professionals and others will be hosting events in their communities, providing much-needed services to families with pets and raising awareness in their communities about the importance of spaying and neutering. Events include low and no-cost spay/neuter clinics, providing life-saving veterinary services for low-income families, fundraisers to benefit spay/neuter programs, and educational efforts spreading the message about the importance of spaying and neutering pets.
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