Spay / Neuter Programs

It is common knowledge in the animal control industry that human population and the population of stray or abandoned animals are in a complimentary relationship; as one goes up or down, so does the other. In the past twenty years the human population of Oconee County roughly doubled while the stray and abandoned animal population has remained approximately the same. This means the long and sustained spay/neuter efforts of the Oconee Humane Society ’s are paying off. But we have a long way to go.

The number of animals deposited at the Oconee County shelter annually runs right around 4,600. That is an average of almost 18 animals each and every day the shelter is open for business. Considering the current animal shelter facilities include about 20 cat cages and 30 dog runs, you can surmise what happens to new arrivals. While efforts are made to adopt out every animal that arrives at the shelter, the sad truth is that just does not happen. Some are returned to owners, others are held for court cases, still others too sick or dangerous to be adopted out.

The unpleasant factor that keeps the shelter full but not overcrowded is euthanasia. Even while performed in a respectful and most humane manner, it still takes a life. This is what drives our cause, to euthanize as few animals as possible. It is also the reason spay/neuter programs are at the core of our efforts to control the pet population.

 Please have your dog or cat, spay or neutered; contact the Animal Shelter for Certificates. The certificates are $50 Cats and $60 dogs.  No income requirements, limited to Oconee County Residents. For more information please contact Lindsey at Linzyjf@aol.com.

Oconee County Humane Society, Inc.
PO Box 966 ~ West Union, SC 29696

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