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1. furryfaces
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   'No other disease or condition of companion animals takes as many lives as euthanasia. In fact, no other disease comes close.”
   Janet M. Scarlett, DVM, MPH, PhD, Cornell University

   Please spay and neuter your pets. And if you can afford it, help others spay and neuter their pets. We can help arrange quality, low cost spay/neuter surgeries. furryfaces@hotmail.com

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   Under our 'It's Hip, To Be Snipped' program, we assist folks that are financially restricted be able to spay/neuter their companion animals. If you have a few extra dollars, we are always happy to accept donations via our website - http://www.furryfaces.org ; on our account at South Seattle Vet-206-242-8338; or our collection bin at Pet Elements, located @ 6701 California Ave SW in West Seattle, 206-932-0457.

   Every dollar counts. Thank you for caring.
   Cheers, F3

   Posted 8 months ago #         

2. oddreality
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   Good reminder to spay and neuter or to help other to do so if you can ***BUMP***

   Posted 8 months ago #         

3. redblack
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   in other words, people are the number one killer of domestic animals, through neglect, ignorance, and apathy. proper breeding, proper care and attention, and spay/neuter fall squarely on our shoulders.

   it's great that furry faces assists pet owners who don't have means, but the bottom line is that if you can't give animals the attention they deserve, you shouldn't have them. period.

   even if you rescue an animal from euthanasia at the shelter, that's only the first step for you. the animal has already had a long, arduous, confusing journey just to get to that temporary shelter. they need attention, affection, regular meals and water, reliable shelter, and regular vet visits - which might lead to medication or hospitalization, which aren't cheap.

   i know i'm preaching to the choir here. i wish i could afford a big ad campaign. ASPCA is doing a good job of that, but i think their messaging only addresses half of the problem.

   Posted 8 months ago #         

4. furryfaces
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   Redblack, sadly, you are correct, people are the number one killer of companion animals. Animal companions require, and deserve, all the things you mentioned.

   Interestingly enough, The Seattle Animal Shelter, The Doney Clinic, Furry Faces Foundation, The Budkis Fund, and many other rescue groups have found that our lower income clients are very loving caretakers. They tend to spend more time with their animals, keep an eye on their health, etc. They may not be able to afford expensive care, but then everyone has a limit as to how much they can, or will spend, on animal health care.

   Even Furry Faces has a limit how much we can help each animal...as we have limited funds, but luckily have a great community that rallies when we put out a call for supporting a paticluar animal (and its person). Cheers, F3

   Remember...It's Hip, To Be Snipped!

   Posted 8 months ago #         

5. Que
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   'No other disease or condition of companion animals takes as many lives as euthanasia. In fact, no other disease comes close.”

   Isn't part of that because sometimes as a part of responsible pet ownership we have to make that choice? The cause of record would then be euthanasia, rather than for example cancer, because we choose to not make the pet suffer longer? I find this quote to be dreadfully misleading. Yes there are many times that there are animals are not taken care of and have to be euthanized, but sometimes that happens becuase of a difficult decision by caring responsible owners.

   Posted 8 months ago #         

6. furryfaces
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   Que, you are correct: 'sometimes as a part of responsible pet ownership we have to make that difficult choice.' Dr. Scarlett's quote was from an article about why it is so important to spay and neuter all pets, etc. We did not post the whole article as it was long, so our apologies for any misleading statements.

   In the United States, depending on how shelters and rescue groups 'scrub' their euthanasia numbers, we still kill 4 - 6 million adoptable animals every year. Dr. Scarlett's quote is in regards to these companion animals.

   In Washington State alone, approx. 133,000 pets enter our shelters each year and 49% - 50% are killed. Nationwide, the largest percentage of these pets are cats as folks are less likely to alter them, so there are more cats entering our shelters/rescues. (And cats are more likely to be dumped/abandoned. These unaltered cats give birth to...feral kittens--which is another entire conversation!).

   This is why F3's program 'It's Hip, To Be Snipped’ exists. The top reason people don't spay / neuter their companion animal is cost and access to quality, affordable surgery. We help people with affordable, quality surgery by partnering with South Seattle Vet, Seattle Animal Shelter, and other animal advocacy groups.

   Posted 8 months ago #         

7. redblack
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   FF: what's your rate for spay/neuter?

   both of our cats are snipped - and they stay indoors - but i think it would be a good idea to let anyone reading know what doing the right thing costs.

   i don't know if the same rates still apply because of budgetary restrictions, but seattle animal shelter used to give a "rebate" on the cost of animal adoption if you had your pet snipped. last year, if i recall correctly, the cost was about $135 to adopt an altered female cat, with free disease screening and a full battery of preventative shots.

   and i know that king county animal shelter has a surplus of adoptable animals, as do a number of private clinics throughout the metro area.

   i don't mean to detract from your positive message. but i don't think most people realize the full scope of the problem. and it is a problem.

   thank you for all that you do.

   Posted 7 months ago #         

8. furryfaces
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   Hi Redblack...you aren't detracting from our message at all--you are enhancing it and we thank you for that.

   Depending on where people live and how much they can afford, we can help them find quality feline spay/neuter from $25.00 to $100.00. Dog spay/neuter depends on how much the dog weighs, and generally ranges from $60 to $150ish. Please note that a female pet in heat; has previously given birth; or is PG; may cost a bit more. If you can afford the above price range, please email us at furryfaces@hotmail.com and we will provide you with a list of options.

   For those that are financially restricted, depending on their income level, we may or may not ask for small co-pay. If you need our assistance, please contact us at furryfaces@hotmail.com or call 206-321-4729.

   Posted 7 months ago #         

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