Read about S.N.I.P., Larimer Humane Society's spay/neuter assistance program .

Sterilizing your pet is the single most important thing you can do to reduce the number of homeless animals in our community. All dogs, puppies, cats, kittens and rabbits adopted from the Larimer Humane Society are spayed or neutered before going into his or her new home. There is no time limit on our adoptable animals; they stay in our care until they find a home. However, although we can increase our adoptions, we also need to reduce the number of surplus animals born each year. At the Larimer Humane Society we strive to find homes, increase our resources through community support, and educate the public on the importance of spay/neuter. We encourage every single animal guardian to sterilize their companion animal and join in our efforts to ensure no animal is left without a home. In 2007, LHS performed 1,732 spay/neuter surgeries and an additional 346 animals were spayed and neutered through our partnership with CSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital. 

Spaying or Neutering Your Animal Will

• Reduce his inclination to stray. Animals that leave home to mate are often lost, hit by cars, or injured by another animal.
• Greatly reduce her risk of cancer. It’s a fact: altered animals live longer.
• Reduce unwanted behaviors such as spraying or fighting.
• Make your animal’s license and impound fees cheaper.
• Ensure that you are not stuck with the costly and time-consuming task of caring for an unwanted litter.
• Ensure that your companion is not contributing to pet overpopulation, the leading cause of death in domestic animals.