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San Pedro Valley Humane Society works to control unwanted animal population
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| Mounting problem: For every human born, seven dogs and kittens are born. Many of these animals, including the kittens above, never find homes. To stop the problem, responsible pet ownership is required. |
Thelma Grimes
SAN PEDRO VALLEY NEWS-Sun
Through financial assistance from Safeway and private donations throughout the year, the San Pedro Valley Humane Society continues to offer help to spay and neuter pets.
Sandra Watson, executive director of the organization, said during the last three years they have raised about $10,000, enabling them to provide financial assistance to 300 animals.
Animal World Network reports that each year the number of unwanted animals born grows.
There are more dogs and cats born each year than there are people willing to adopt them. For every human born, there are seven puppies and kittens born.
Watson said it's important in the San Pedro Valley to let residents know that they can have happy, healthy pets that aren't breeding more unwanted animals.
Applying for financial assistance is easy, and not only does it benefit the home and pet, but also the community.
The local Humane Society operates solely on donations, Watson said.
Anyone interested in donating can contact Watson at 720-4940. She explained that some people get the Humane Society and the local animal shelter confused.
Watson said they are two different organizations.
"If you are considering getting your dog spayed or neutered and need financial assistance, we can help," Watson said. "We also have a special program for individuals who are on fixed incomes. The process to obtain financial assistance is quick and easy."
Besides keeping the pet population down, Watson said the local Humane Society works with local educators as part of a nationwide program to provide teachers with the tools and information to teach students how to treat animals humanely.
Watson said several Benson teachers have taken advantage of the program over the last few years.
SAN PEDRO VALLEY NEWS-Sun
Through financial assistance from Safeway and private donations throughout the year, the San Pedro Valley Humane Society continues to offer help to spay and neuter pets.
Sandra Watson, executive director of the organization, said during the last three years they have raised about $10,000, enabling them to provide financial assistance to 300 animals.
Animal World Network reports that each year the number of unwanted animals born grows.
There are more dogs and cats born each year than there are people willing to adopt them. For every human born, there are seven puppies and kittens born.
Watson said it's important in the San Pedro Valley to let residents know that they can have happy, healthy pets that aren't breeding more unwanted animals.
Applying for financial assistance is easy, and not only does it benefit the home and pet, but also the community.
The local Humane Society operates solely on donations, Watson said.
Anyone interested in donating can contact Watson at 720-4940. She explained that some people get the Humane Society and the local animal shelter confused.
Watson said they are two different organizations.
"If you are considering getting your dog spayed or neutered and need financial assistance, we can help," Watson said. "We also have a special program for individuals who are on fixed incomes. The process to obtain financial assistance is quick and easy."
Besides keeping the pet population down, Watson said the local Humane Society works with local educators as part of a nationwide program to provide teachers with the tools and information to teach students how to treat animals humanely.
Watson said several Benson teachers have taken advantage of the program over the last few years.
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