
06/07/2025
With more than 1,800 animals currently in our care — and even more expected to arrive as we head into our busiest season — we’re asking our community for help by spaying and neutering their pets.
This simple procedure not only helps prevent certain cancers and life-threatening infections, but it can also reduce hormone-driven behaviors like marking, roaming and irritability. But the impact goes far beyond your own home — spaying and neutering helps address overpopulation at its source, reducing the number of animals who enter shelters.
This year alone, we’ll care for more than 40,000 animals. But we can’t do it alone. It takes all of us — pet families, neighbors and compassionate individuals — to create lasting change for animals in need. Consult with your veterinarian to learn more about spaying and neutering. If you need help accessing affordable services, visit sdhumane.org/spay to explore low-cost options throughout San Diego County.