Low Cost Spay/Neuter

     Although pet behavioral problems are the main reasons animals are given to shelters and rescue groups, many orphans are the result of accidental breeding by free-roaming, unaltered pets. The more pets spayed or neutered, the fewer dogs and cats will have to be destroyed. For every person that is born, 15 dogs and 45 cats are also born. You do the numbers … There aren't enough homes for them all. You can solve the problem.

     Only 1 in 9 cats and dogs born in the US will find a home. The rest will be destroyed because nobody wants them. Could you choose which animal will live? It's a choice no one should have to make. But your local animal shelter makes this decision every day. You can help stop the killing. For these reasons, S.T.A.R.T. has a firm “no more litters” commitment, and can offer low-cost options to altering your pets. S.T.A.R.T. sells the "Friends of Animals" spay/neuter certificates. Read below on how you can purchase one of these certificates for your pet today.

   FRIENDS OF ANIMALS (FOA) CERTIFICATES

• CATS: Female: $65.00 Male: $51.00
  
• DOGS: Female: $90.00 Male: $65.00

     PROCEDURE: Send a check or money order, made payable to "Friends of Animals". MAIL TO: S.T.A.R.T./FOA PO Box 1098 Little Falls, NJ 07424. Upon receipt of your check, you will be mailed the appropriate certificate, along with a listing of participating veterinarians in your area. If you need further assistance, please contact S.T.A.R.T. at 973-785-1245, mailbox #7 or email to info@startpets.net

   PASSAIC COUNTY SPAY/NEUTER COALITION

     This is a mobile spay/neuter clinic available to everyone. You do not have to live in Passaic County to utilize these services. Altering of your pet will also include rabies and distemper vaccinations. For rates, van location, and additional information, please see call 973-454-1625 or see their Website.

     Discounted costs for the spay/neuter coalition services are:

• Cat Spay: $55.00
  
• Cat Neuter: $40.00
  
• FELV/FIV Test: $25.00
  
• Dog Spay: $75.00 (up to 50 punds)
  
• Dog Spay: $90.00 (Over 50 punds)
  
• Dog Neuter: $65.00 (up to 50 punds)
  
• Dog Neuter: $80.00 (Over 50 punds)
  

  *Prices above include rabies and distemper vaccinations and nail trimming

   NJ STATE LOW COST SPAY / NEUTER PROGRAM

    Five Good Reasons Why You Should Spay or Neuter Your Pet:

1. Spaying or neutering increases your pet's chances for a longer, healthier life.

2. Spaying your pet before her first estrous cycle (that is, before she reaches sexual maturity) greatly reduces her chances of developing breast cancer and completely eliminates the threat of uterine and ovarian cancer and uterine infection, which are common occurrences in unaltered females. Neutering your male dog or cat prevents testicular tumors and may prevent prostrate problems. Neutering also decreases the possibility of perineal tumors and hernias, which are commonly observed in older, unaltered dogs. Because neutered cats are less likely to roam, the threat of abscesses caused by bites and diseases transmitted by fighting are greatly reduced.

3. An altered dog or cat is a better pet for your family. Males neutered early in life are less aggressive toward other males and are not distracted by females in heat. Therefore, a neutered male will be less tempted to leave your property and cross that dangerous highway searching for a mate. Neutered males also are less likely to mark every one of your (or your neighbor's) expensive shrubs with his urine as well as inside the house.

4. Spaying your female pet eliminates the problem of stray males camping in your yard and decreases her desire to roam and breed. No family wants to cope with an unwanted pregnancy. Spaying prevents your pet from giving birth to unwanted puppies or kittens.

5. Spaying results in a cleaner female dog and home. Because female dogs pass bloody fluid for about ten days, twice a year, as a part of their estrous cycle, constant care must be taken to avoid carpet stains in homes with such animals. Spaying your dog eliminates this problem. You are helping to alleviate the dog and cat overpopulation problem.