World Spay Day

Castration and sterilization of pets is one of the most humane and effective ways to reduce the number of stray cats and dogs The movement dedicated to this event originated in 1995 in Washington within the Animal League, led by the American Doris Day In 1996, the organization merged with the Humane Society of the United States Over time, other countries joined the World Spay Day they founded, which is held to popularize the castration of pets In 2015, on the initiative of a veterinarian from St Petersburg - Russia The idea of ​​controlling the number of yard cats and dogs annually finds support among supporters of the movement That's why World Pet Neutering Day is celebrated on the last Tuesday of February The existence of World Spay Day solves several problems One of them is the presence of prejudices and stereotypes among owners of cats, dogs, rabbits, ferrets, guinea pigs and raccoons regarding the humaneness of sterilization However, it is castration that allows stray animals to avoid being shot or poisoned Shelters are often overcrowded and, despite the availability of food and care from volunteers, they do not solve the problem of the growing number of stray dogs and cats Therefore, activists advocate during World Spay Day for their sterilization in veterinary clinics Thanks to the achievements of modern medicine, castration of animals is performed quickly and is well tolerated by them Proper care of your pet after surgery helps maintain its quality of life at the same level In addition, holding World Animal Sterilization Day is one of the ways to combat the atrocities of dog hunters and flayers The Orthodox Church does not approve of World Spay Day, considering it a violation of the idea of ​​the universe, but recognizes that the castration of our little brothers brings more benefits than its absence Therefore, tailed residents are also sent for sterilization in Christian charity homes On the last Tuesday of February, events are held around the world to raise people's awareness of the problem of uncontrolled animal reproduction Veterinary clinics provide free consultations and sterilization of four-legged patients Charitable organizations collect donations for the castration of stray animals caught by volunteers on the street or in shelters Volunteers spread information about World Spay Day online through social networks or during events in support of castration The clergy explain to the flock that the commandment “Thou shalt not kill!” does not apply to pets, and that the lesser of two evils must be chosen Therefore, World Pet Neutering Day finds support among various segments of the population who think progressively and sincerely worry about cats and dogs abandoned on the streets