SpayDay USA is held each year in February to promote awareness about the serious pet overpopulation problem in the United States. In addition to sharing information about pet overpopuplation, responsible pet ownership and the health benefits of neutering your animal (spay or castration surgery), Spay Day promotes several avenues for low-cost surgery options so that everyone may benefit from this program. Even if your pet is already neutered, your participation is valued. To find out more, please see the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) "Participate in Spay Day USA" page.
Difficulty: Easy
Time Required: Varies
Here's How:
- Spay or neuter your pet
This is the first step to reduce the pet population and promote responsible pet ownership. Additionally, neutering at an early age has many proven health benefits, such as reproductive cancer prevention/elimination.
Veterinary Q & A - Spay (Ovariohysterectomy)
Veterinary Q & A - Neuter (Castration)
Top 5 Myths about Spaying and Neutering - Organize a local Spay Day event
The "Spay Day USA Action Kit" is free from the Humane Society of the United States and offers many ways to get the word out.
Spay Day - Organize an Event - Volunteer at a Spay Day event
Perhaps you do not have the time or resources to organize or plan a Spay Day, but would be willing to help prepare for or assist at the event. Volunteers are always needed to assist with clients as well as getting the word out the the press, veterinary offices and to the public prior to the event. - Sponsor a pet
Help out those who need to neuter their pet or help shelter pets become more "readily adoptable" by donating funds to help with surgery costs. Check with your local shelters and veterinary offices for donation information and to find out if your donation is tax deductible. - Veterinarians and Technicians - Your Help is Needed!
Trained veterinary professionals are vital to the success of Spay Day. Find an event near you or sign up to host your own event in your community. This is a great way to reach out to future and current clients. - Corporate Sponsorship
This is a great way for pet-related product and service businesses to help and get to know pet owners in the community. Contact the Humane Society of the United States for information on how to get started. - Pet Photo Contest
This contest is for any and all pet lovers! The only requirement is a digital photo of the pet that "improved your life" -- past or present. The Spay Day Pet Photo Contest features celebrity judges, lots of prizes and online voting for the favorite photo will hopefully help spread the word and create awareness for Spay Day USA. - Media professionals - Spread the Word
The HSUS welcomes media coverage of this event. Contact information is available on their site to help spread the word about this event.
