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Indiana Spay/Neuter Non-Profit Shares Sobering Stats on Unaltered Cat Reproduction
We all love our pets and want the best for them, and that no doubt includes giving them a future where offspring will have their needs met as well!
The Indiana-based non-profit Feline Fix posted some sobering stats this past weekend about how quickly a pair of unaltered cats can become hundreds and even thousands more cats.
According to this chart, a pair of cats can lead to 370,092 kittens. But the Animal Rescue Professionals Association's estimation is even higher. They state that in just seven years, a single pair of cats and their offspring could produce a staggering total of 420,000 kittens.
There's even a mathematical equation for cat reproduction!
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HOW DO WE STOP THESE CATS?
This weekend presents a great opportunity for cat owners in need of spaying and neutering services, as Public Vet will be hosting a cat spay-neuter clinic at the Vanderburgh 4-H Center in Evansville on March 1st and March 2nd, providing a cost-effective option. To secure an appointment, interested individuals can register here by paying a non-refundable $10 deposit per cat. The spay or neuter procedure will then cost $100 per cat.
Public Vet streamlines the process with a convenient "drive-thru" check-in system, allowing clients to stay in their vehicles while being assisted by on-site staff. Upon arrival, clients will receive a QR code for completing the check-in form on their smartphones. Alternatively, tablets can be provided for those without smartphones.
This initiative plays a crucial role in addressing the issue of homeless cats, as uncontrolled breeding can lead to numerous problems such as homelessness, malnutrition, injuries, and diseases. Public Vet emphasizes on its website that spaying or neutering pets not only helps in controlling the population but also strengthens the bond between pets and their owners, highlighting the positive impact on behavioral aspects.
This significant opportunity will contribute to the reduction of thousands of homeless cats. The sheer number of offspring produced by a pair of unaltered cats can result in a multitude of issues, including homelessness, malnutrition, injuries, diseases, and more. According to information from the Public Vet website, "Fixed pets form stronger bonds with you and don’t have other things on their mind… like how good that pee smells outside."
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