2. To end the euthanasia of healthy and
treatable cats and dogs
"No other disease or condition of
companion animals takes as many lives
as euthanasia. In fact, no other disease
comes close."
-Janet M. Scarlett, DVM, MPH, Ph.D
4. High Quality, High Volume Spay Neuter
(HQHVSN)- protocols to maintain standards
of care
Proactive not reactive
Makes a distinctive impact
Effectively delivers on mission
5. Physical space to accommodate entire feral cat
colonies and large dogs
Flexibility with admission and discharge time
Patients are able to return for exams as needed
Lower cost per surgery than some other models
6. Over 110,000 surgeries
performed
SVSNC Rate: .05%
Average in Private Practice: 1.2%
Pollari FL, et al. Postoperative complications of elective surgeries in dogs and cats
determined by examining electronic and medical records. JAVMA 1996; 208: 1882-1886
7. Feral and outdoor cats
Organizations that do not
neuter before release
Guardians that do not
spay/neuter
10. Decreasing or eliminating barriers
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Perception of affordable clinics
Income restrictions
Vaccination or testing requirements
Accessibility and transportation
Educating the public
• When to spay/neuter: “Fix at 4”
• The definition of euthanasia
• Rate of euthanasia at local shelters
11. Over 50% of pets are from
accidental litters
Targeting young, female
dogs and cats is key
Best Friends Animal Sanctuary
Fix at 4 Campaign Ad
12. Collaborative project
Tool for better understanding shelter intake
Identify and target “at risk” cats and dogs
Assist with better decision making
15. Public admission
7:30 - 8 am
Transport arrives
8:30 - 9:30 am
Public discharge
3 -4 pm
Transport discharged
following morning
16. Admission is open to everyone regardless of
income or place of residency
All animals receive pain medicine and general
anesthesia
Re-examinations are offered at no charge
All trapped cats receive a left ear tip
17. Juvenile spay/neuter
• 2 lbs., 8 weeks for shelter animals
• 2 lbs., 14 weeks for animals that have a guardian
No upper age limit
• Pre-operative blood testing and comprehensive exam is
recommended for animals over 8 years of age
Flexibility with aggressive and special needs dogs
