Spaying or neutering your pet is one of the most compassionate choices you can make. Every day in Texas, puppies and kittens are born only to suffer, be abandoned, or euthanized because their parents were never spayed or neutered.

Spaying and neutering are simple procedures, prevent unwanted litters, reduce the risk of certain cancers, and eliminate many behavioral issues like roaming and marking.

In Texas, the need is urgent: shelters euthanized approximately 86,000 dogs and cats in 2025 — one of the highest totals in the country. One unaltered female dog and her descendants can produce 60–100+ puppies in just 2 years, while one female cat and her offspring can produce approximately 67 kittens in 2 years.

This overwhelming overpopulation fills shelters and leads to heartbreaking euthanasia of healthy, adoptable animals. By spaying or neutering, you directly help break this cycle, give your pet a healthier life, and make a real difference for animals across Texas.