FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – In late February the Southeast Florida Spay/Neuter Coalition held their second annual "Beat the Heat Spay/Neuter Week" for felines. Once again the event was a huge success with a total of 1050 cats being spayed or neutered throughout the tri-county area at a nominal fee. While each of the shelters offers reduced fee spay/neuter programs throughout the year, the Coalition hopes by holding this event early in the year, it will prevent the births of thousands of unwanted kittens in the Spring and Summer months.
While kittens are cute, the fact is there are simply too many unwanted cats and not enough homes. Only with your help can we reduce the number of unwanted cats entering shelters.
The six organizations that formed the Coalition are: Broward County Animal Care & Adoption; Humane Society of Broward County; Humane Society of Greater Miami; Miami-Dade Animal Services; Palm Beach County Animal Care & Control; and Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League. While each shelter is independent and not affiliated with one another, they all have come together to promote this important message. Pet overpopulation is something we can control, but it will take help from everyone to make a difference. If you have a pet that needs to be spayed or neutered, please contact the shelter near you for more information. Humane Society of Broward County 954-463-SPAY (7729) or spayneuter@hsbroward.com; Broward County Animal Care & Adoption 954-359-1313 ext. 9276; Miami Dade Animal Services 311; Humane Society of Greater Miami 305-696-0800; Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League 561-472-8812; Palm Beach County Animal Control 561-233-SPAY (7729).
