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Dog & Cat Sterilization Program

Dog and cat overpopulation is a tragic problem in all areas of Georgia. Each year thousands of healthy, friendly dogs and cats are euthanized in Georgia’s animal shelters because people have allowed them to stray and breed. There are not enough homes for them all.

Sterilization (spaying & neutering) is the solution to dog and cat overpopulation. It reduces:

number of stray dogs and cats
dogs and cats housed and killed in shelters
city/county tax burden for animal control
destruction to property and livestock
health risks and bad behavior
car accidents
wildlife and habitat destruction
spread of disease like rabies
injuries to people and other animals

One of the best things pet owners can do for their dogs and cats is to have them spayed or neutered. Spaying greatly reduces the risk of breast cancer and prevents various reproductive tract disorders. Neutering often resolves undesirable behaviors such as aggression, spraying and roaming as well as eliminates the risk of various testicular diseases. In addition to improving a pet's health, spaying or neutering decreases the burden on overcrowded animal shelters. The Georgia Department of Agriculture recognizes the epidemic proportions of pet overpopulation. Through its Dog and Cat Sterilization Program, the Department is curbing pet overpopulation statewide.

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State Income Tax Checkoff

Dog and Cat Sterilization Program Information Brochure (117KB)