The core goals of the campaign include:

1. Increasing community awareness of the pet overpopulation problem

2. Demonstrating the impact spaying/neutering can have on both pets and people

3. Spurring citizens to take action to spay/neuter their own pets

Every year, Animal Services receives thousands of animals that are not spayed or neutered. This cycle of breeding by unsterilized animals strains the capacity of Animal Services and causes needless suffering for the unwanted puppies and kittens that result from it.

During this groundbreaking campaign, Animal Services will continue to work to ensure citizens learn about the benefits of spaying or neutering their pets--happier, better behaved animals, a safer community and reduced animal suffering. We give the public many opportunities to take advantage of the spay/neuter services available to them by visiting our Low Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic at 2769 Conroy Road.

We continue to get the word out and drive increased awareness of spay/neuter:

• Billboards are now up throughout Orange County, courtesy of ClearChannel Communications
• Outreach to community organizations such as churches, schools, libraries and other groups is underway

We are available to talk to your organization about the "I Double Dog Dare You" Campaign. Schedule a speaker today by calling 407-254-9150.

February is a busy time for us here at Animal Services! It is "National Prevent A Litter Month" and Orange County will hold Spay Week 2009 from Feb. 23–Feb. 27.

In celebration of Spay Week 2009, we are allocating additional surgery slots for the public and offering citizens:

• Half-price spay/neuter surgeries all week: 
      - $12.50 Dog Spay
      - $10.00 Cat Spay
      - $7.50 Dog Neuter
      - $5.00 Cat Neuter
  
• A $5.00 rabies vaccine is available at the time of surgery. Just download the printable coupon under "Spay/Neuter Resources" on this page. It entitles you to a free rabies vaccine! You must bring the coupon with you at the time of surgery.
  
• A $15.00 microchip is available at the time of surgery

To register your pet and take advantage of half-price surgeries during Spay Week 2009, call 3-1-1 today.