Spay and Neuter Assistance at Kalamazoo County Animal Services and Enforcement Office

Avg. number of litters a cat can produce in 1 year: 3
Avg. number of kittens in a feline litter: 4-6
In 7 years, 1 female cat and her offspring can theoretically produce 420,000 cats!
Avg. number of litters a dog can produce in 1 year: 2
Avg. number of puppies in a canine litter: 6-10
In 6 years, 1 female dog and her offspring can theoretically produce 67,000 dogs!

Is it any wonder so many animals end up homeless in shelters?
*From the Humane Society of the United States

In an average year, the Kalamazoo Humane Society makes over 1,300 spay/neuter surgeries possible. Financial assistance is available to pet owners unable to afford spay/neuter costs. Counseling and educational information is provided as to the importance of responsible pet ownership.

The Kalamazoo Humane Society operates a 30’ mobile spay/neuter clinic in an effort to reduce pet overpopulation in Kalamazoo County. The goal of the program is to spay or neuter pets that would have remained unaltered due to the limited financial resources of their owners.

Operation Fix-It offers assistance with spay/neutering the pets of low-income individuals/families at a reduced fee of $20 for male cats, $30 for female cats and $40 for dogs. Operation Fix-It days are held Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday each week at various locations in Kalamazoo County. If you think you may qualify for the program, or want further information, contact the Operation Fix-It Program Coordinator at 269-345-1181.