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.