Idea to help the population of unwanted pets?

I am a pet foster for the SPCA and I have learnt alot about them. I have also found that the majority of the donations to a local SPCA if only going to expand the facility. My problem though is that the should also put a few thousand aside to help people who can't afford the spaying and neutering of there pets. I know of atleast 3 people in my small town alone that has atlease 1 female cat that has not been spayed so they end up having babies every 2 months. I am thinking of starting an organization for people who cannot afford it. So the questions that remain are:



1. Do YOU agree with what the SPCA is doing?



2. Is this a good idea for me to start?



3. What are some idease for what I should sell and what I can do to help spread the word?



Thank you and please answer honestly.Idea to help the population of unwanted pets?Well, I think its a lovely idea to help stop the spread of unwanted pets... And it's a grand and noble idea on your part... However..... you're going to get slammed with people that have no business having animals, and take a free ride whenever they can get it. It's easy: If you can't handle the responsibilty, monetary or otherwise, then you shouldn't own an animal. And, unfortunatley, it's not like you have to go through any hoops to obtain a pet. So, anyone can get one, even those that shouldn't. Back to my point, yes it's a good idea..... The problem is you're going to get slammed with all of these people that just wanted to get the freebies wherever possible. You're best bet would be to contact a clinic or two, and see if they would be willing to offer you discounted spay/neuter services. Once that is set up, when people come to you, lay it down that you will HELP with the cost of the spay/neuter, however you will not do anything else. No tests, no exam, no medication, no vaccines, etc. If their pet needs something of that sort, then they need to pay for it. And, when it comes to the surgery... They have to put down what they can, and you take care of the rest. BUT, go about that aspect of it in a round about way, so that they can't just say, "Well, I don't have anything"



Anyways, goodluck... It's really hard.... the situation of people having animals when they shouldn't... And it's hard to say that, because I know first hand how much joy they can bring to a life, but people have to take into consideration the animals life too; what good are you doing for yourself or an animal if you can't properly take care of it?!?



I wish you the best of luck; I wish I had the resources to do such a thing.Idea to help the population of unwanted pets?
I think that if you can't afford a pet then you shouldn't have one. If you can't have it spayed or neutered then you shouldn't have it. Because once you start helping people with this then they want you to help with the shots and food and all. I'm very hard line about this. If you can't afford to take care of an animal then don't get it. There are some people in my town that will pay for other animals to be spayed or neutered. Some take them up on the offer and others refuse. Some people think it is the animal's right to have kittens or puppies twice a year and that the babies end up in the pound or dead.Idea to help the population of unwanted pets?I think that would be a good idea.Idea to help the population of unwanted pets?
in my town there is a similar organization called "planned pethood" but i don't think they do too much cuz of limited funding...good luck!Idea to help the population of unwanted pets?Many animal shelters do provide low-cost spay and neuter services (either at their own clinic or they provide vouchures to take to private vet clinics). These low-cost clinics are a vital part of the population control missions of many shelters and rescues. If you can, talk to the shelter you foster for to suggest that they do get on this bandwagon. It's highly unusual for a shelter to NOT be involved in low-cost/free spay-neuter.



But frankly, even when it's cheap or free, people still don't do it. They're lazy or they have weird ideas about their pet "wanting" to be a mommy or "feeling unmanly" after being neutered. They like having the cute baby animals even if they just end up dumping them at the shelter later. People suck. I like animals better. At least animals don't pretend to be anything other than animals.
1. I feel the same, they really should be doing something to help those who cannot afford the operation. I know that it would be helpful in almost any city/town in the USA.



2. You Go Girl!



3. How about collars (losing a loved pet can be an aweful thing you may even be able to get them personalized with names and phonenumbers). Contact any humane society in the area or even the Spay USA organization. The link is provided below..Idea to help the population of unwanted pets?
I live in a Canadian city, and there is a group here to help low income people with spaying/neutering their cats. I think that it's the best way to control the overpopulation of pets. Also, people should be educated about keeping cats indoors. They live 85% longer than outdoor cats, as well as having less problems that need to get them taken to a vet. And you can't forget the actions of people who don't like them, or who don't like them in their yards doing hurtful things just to make them go away. I think that yes, you should look into starting a program like this, but be cautious. You don't want to be taken advantage of, or end up paying for everything yourself. See if the SPCA in your area will help out. Check if there are any pet stores in your area that have charities, and how you can get on the list... that would help you enormously! I think the biggest problem is lack of knowledge, and the people who want their kids to see "the miracle of birth". If people knew the hardship that stray cats go through, being underfed, stressed by their environment, mean people, and multiple pregnancies from a very young age, they would change their minds about what constiyutes a "miracle". Sorry about the rant, but I feel very strongly about this.

Good Luck (keep us posted, okay?)
1. It's good that they are expanding but they should definitely have funds set aside for speuter programs. Because taking care of the problem before it's even born is much smarter than cleaning up afterward.

2. YES. Our local animal shelter calls it the "Stitch in Time" program. They will pay all or a percentage of the speuter cost.

3. First you need to set up a program to handle the money. And take donations for it. As far as selling things, our shelter makes homemade dog treats and sells them. They also will sell collars and leashes, toys, homemade bandanas, and homemade kitty toys. You could organize a pet parade or show with all donations going to the speuter program. And you can also ask gas stations and private petstores if you can set up a donation can.Idea to help the population of unwanted pets?
I think it is a great idea! It also sounds like a lot of work! i also don't believe that the SPCA should use all of the money to go to expansion. they really should keeps some for the animals as far as food, shots, and spaying and neutering goes. not to sure how to get things going? good luck
throw them all in a big bonfire.