Spaying and neutering prevents unwanted litters, helps to protect against some serious health problems, and may reduce many of the behavioral problems associated with the mating instinct. In terms of spay and neuter, the Wayne County Dog Shelter’s current voucher program has continually shown disappointing levels of participation. Currently only 37% of our vouchers are being used. This means 63% of the dogs being adopted from the shelter are not spayed or neutered.
Our Goal: In 2025, we aim to ensure all dogs are spayed or neutered before leaving the shelter. With 453 dogs adopted in 2023, and a spay/neuter cost of $125 per dog, the shelter needs nearly $60,000 annually to adopt out dogs that are altered before leaving the shelter. PAWS hopes to raise $30,000 each year to support this initiative.
How to Help: PAWS’ 2025 goal is to establish a sustainable spay/neuter program for the Wayne County Dog Shelter & Adoption Center. This will reduce pet overpopulation, increase the lifespan of adopted pets, and relieve adopters of the additional costs of spaying or neutering.
