Humane Society of Ventura County promotes “Prevent a Litter Month” with free spay/neuter vouchers

The Humane Society of Ventura County believes “prevention is the best policy,” especially in the case of the thousands of unwanted puppies and kittens born each year in this county.

The Humane Society of Ventura County believes “prevention is the best policy,” especially in the case of the thousands of unwanted puppies and kittens born each year in this county. February is national “Prevent a Litter Month” when the public is urged to spay or neuter their cats and dogs.This year the Humane Society wants to help everyone with an adult cat or dog, either male or female, avoid another litter of unwanted babies. Vouchers for free spay or neuter treatments are available by calling the Shelter at 646-6505. The vouchers can be redeemed at the Shelter’s clinic. People can drop off their pets beginning at 7 a.m. and pick up at the end of the day.“Now is the time to prevent another year of discarded kittens and puppies before the mating season begins in early spring,” said Jolene Hoffman, Shelter director. “The more we can do to stop these pregnancies, the fewer animals will be left at Animal Regulation to be euthanized. By June and July, the shelters are filled with young puppies and kittens that people cannot keep.“We urge people to use our free service through the clinic. We are a no-kill shelter, but we can’t take in hundreds of these babies each year. Most are taken by their owners to county facilities, where their lives end. By bringing in your cat or dog to be treated, you will be preventing the elimination of more innocent animals.”