World Spay Day is an annual campaign of The HSUS and Humane Society International that shines a spotlight on spay/neuter—a proven way to save the lives of companion animals, feral cats, and street dogs who might otherwise be put down in a shelter or killed on the street.
World Spay Day Was Great
World Spay Day 2012 was a success. Thank you to everyone who held or helped out at an event! Check back soon—we'll be sharing some of our favorite images and stories.
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Help getting your pet spayed or neutered doesn't disappear when World Spay Day ends. We'll help you find an option that works for you.
Learn MoreNews & Events
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May 24, 2012
The HSUS and PetSmart Charities Offer Toolkit to Help Animals in Under-Served Communities
The Pets for Life Outreach Toolkit is designed to guide animal care service providers and other social welfare advocates to develop and implement strategies to effectively deliver critical information and resources to areas where affordable and accessible general pet wellness care has not been made readily available.
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January 25, 2012
World Spay Day Inspires Hundreds of Events Around the Globe
The HSUS and HSI are pleased to announce that this year’s World Spay Day takes place on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2012, during Spay/Neuter Awareness Month.
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December 23, 2011
Wayne's Blog: The HSUS’s Top 10 Victories for the Year
HSUS President and CEO Wayne Pacelle discusses The HSUS' top 10 victories in 2011.
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March 24, 2011
The HSUS Announces Winners of Spay Day Online Pet Photo Contest
The HSUS, HSI and HSVMA are pleased to announce the winners of the fourth annual Spay Day Online Pet Photo Contest, presented by Zazzle. The contest featured awards in two categories – a winner selected by a panel of judges and a winner determined by the amount of money raised for spay/neuter programs.
Our Victories
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March 29, 2012
Discount Pet Supply Converts to Adoptions-Only Model; Takes The HSUS’ ‘Puppy Friendly’ Pledge
Discount Pet Supply, located in Salem, N.H., has signed The Humane Society of the United States' Puppy Friendly Pet Stores pledge, and has converted to adopting out homeless puppies instead of selling commercially raised dogs.
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February 17, 2012
Oklahoma Court Rejects Constitutional Challenge to the State’s New Puppy Mill Law
The Humane Society of the United States applauds a decision by District Judge Jonathan Sullivan upholding Oklahoma’s commercial dog breeding statute and rejecting breeders’ claims that the statute and accompanying rules are unconstitutional. The law, enacted in 2010, creates a licensing and inspection process, as well as minimum standards of care, for commercial pet breeders in Oklahoma.
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February 17, 2012
The Humane Society of the United States Applauds Brick Township, N.J. for Taking Action Against Pet Store’s Alleged Cruelty
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December 28, 2010
Top 12 State Victories for Animals in 2010
Thanks to the help of our dedicated advocates and the support of state legislators, 2010 was another historic year for animals in state lawmaking.
