KELSEYVILLE, Calif. — The SPCA of Lake County has reached an important milestone in its work to control Lake County’s animal population.
The organization announced that it has completed 3,000 successful spay/neuter surgeries since 2020.
During the group’s spay/neuter clinic on Sunday, July 14, they reached that milestone with Kyle the cat.
Those numbers reflect 3,000 successful spay and neuters of owned cats and dogs and feral cats in Lake County.
The SPCA said that means millions of cats and dogs were not born due to the efforts of its surgical staff, volunteers and the community.
One pair of cats or dogs can produce three litters a year with an average of five kittens or puppies per litter and each of those can start having babies as young as 4 months old.
“Although we are making progress, there is still so much work to be done. There are still too many cats and dogs in our local communities who need to be spayed or neutered,” the SPCA said in its announcement. “By having owned animals and feral cats spayed or neutered, we can prevent the birth of unwanted animals. What’s more the quality and longevity of their lives will be improved.
“There are many benefits to spaying or neutering your animals,” SPCA veterinarian Dr. Jennifer Eisley explained. “Spaying female dogs and cats can prevent other health problems, such as uterine infections, mammary and ovarian cancers, prostate cancer and inflammation and many more. The behavioral benefits include eliminating heat cycles, in addition to reducing urine-marking behaviors, fighting and roaming.”
Many local residents have already benefited from the SPCA’s low-cost spay and neuter programs, in addition to regular vaccination clinics.
The SPCA staff includes two dedicated veterinarians and multiple veterinary assistants and technicians, with the rest of the organization being composed of volunteers.
For more information visit https://www.spcaoflakecounty.com.
SPCA of Lake County completes 3,000 successful spay/neuter surgeries since June 2020
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