The Cost of Unwanted Litters is High
Not just for taxpayers, but for animals.
One female cat and her offspring can theoretically produce 420,000 cats in seven years.
One female dog and her offspring can theoretically produce 67,000 dogs in six years.
On average, it costs U.S. taxpayers approximately $100 to capture, house, feed, and eventually euthanize every homeless animal.
Unaltered male cats living outside live on average less than two years.
Altering your dog could increase their life an average of 1-3 years according to SpayUSA.org.
Altering your cat could increase their life an average of 3-5 years, according to SpayUSA.org.
Pet Overpopulation is a Problem in Our Community
Every year, thousands of cats and dogs are euthanized or suffer a dangerous life on the streets where disease and death is common. These unwanted animals are the result of unplanned litters that could have been prevented by spaying or neutering
The Benefits of Spay & Neuter Are High, Too
According to SpayUSA.org, spaying and neutering your cat or dog will increase their chance for a longer and healthier life. Altering your dog will increase their life an average of 1-3 years and cats up to 3-5 years. Spayed and neutered pets also have a very low to no risk of mammary gland tumors/cancer, prostate cancer, perianal tumors, pyometria, and uterine, ovarian and testicular cancers.
Spaying and neutering will also lead to a reduced urge for pets to roam which decreases their risk for contracting diseases or getting hurt. Surveys indicate that as many as 85% of dogs hit by cars are unaltered. Intact, male cats living outside have been shown to live on average less than two years.
Frequently Asked Questions About Spay & Neuter
Why should I spay & neuter?
Will my pet be in a lot of pain?
Are there health benefits?
Do I need to wait for my pet to go into their first heat?
Will my male pet feel emasculated?
Will my dog still be protective?
When should I spay or neuter my pet?
What if I can’t afford it?
Be The Solution can help. We offer low cost vouchers for those who cannot afford the surgery on their own.
What You Can Do to Help End the Cycle
Make sure your pet is spayed or neutered.
Help us spread the word.
Help us sponsor surgeries.
Since 2007, Be The Solution has sponsored over 36,000 spay and neuter surgeries, but we can’t do it alone. We need your support.
Donate or Shop at the Fix Thrift Shop.
Voucher Hours
Vouchers are distributed at The Fix Thrift Shop, Supporting Be The Solution, Inc.:
1208 Capital Circle SE, Unit D
Next to Hopkins Eatery
Tuesdays & Thursday – 11:00am – 1:00pm and Saturdays Noon to 3:00pm
Support Our Cause
Join Be the Solution in our mission to end pet overpopulation and prevent the cycle of suffering for unwanted pets living in shelters and on the street by giving a one-time gift or by becoming a sustaining member of our Spay/Neuter a Month Club.
Get in Touch
Have questions? Looking to volunteer? Interested in having us give your group a presentation about the importance of spay and neuter? Have an idea of how we can get the word out? We'd love to connect.
Be The Solution, Inc.
PHONE:
(850) 545-2043
MAILING ADDRESS:
1400 Village Square Blvd., Box 3-306
Tallahassee, Florida 32312
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The Fix THRIFT SHOP
PHONE:
(850) 298-1129
ADDRESS:
1208 Capital Circle SE, Unit D
Tallahassee, Florida 32312
(next to Hopkins Eatery in the Cross Creek Shopping Center)
STORE HOURS:
Tuesday - Friday
11am – 6pm
Saturday
10am - 6pm
VOUCHER HOURS:
Tuesday & Thursday
11am – 1pm
Saturdays
Noon - 3pm
THE FIX THRIFT SHOP
PHONE:
(850) 298-1129
ADDRESS:
1208 Capital Circle SE, Unit D
Tallahassee, Florida 32312
(next to Hopkins)
STORE HOURS:
Tuesday - Friday
11am – 6pm
Saturday
10am - 6pm
VOUCHER HOURS:
Tuesday & Thursday
11am – 1pm
Saturdays
Noon - 3pm