stopping pet overpopulation together

SPOT or Stopping Pet Overpopulation Together is an alliance of dog and cat rescuers, veterinarians and pet lovers that has been formed in Atlanta with one goal in mind --- to reduce the number of dogs and cats that are killed in Atlanta area animal shelters. SPOT works on reaching its goal through spay/neuter financial assistance programs, educational programs about spay/neuter and responsible pet guardianship and the Pet Orphans adoption website, among other things.

The numbers of dogs and cats that are killed every year in Atlanta area shelters is staggering --- around 90,000 in 2001 alone. However, the shelters should not to be blamed for this problem...the problem lies solely with the general public who are forcing the shelters to clean up their "messes". Please  read the following information to find out ways that YOU can help reduce the overwhelming numbers of wonderful dogs and cats that are killed in Atlanta area shelters every year.