420,000 is the number of cats which can result from one unspayed female in seven years

67,000 is the number of dogs which can result from one unspayed female in six years.

25,000 is the number of pound pets which received benefits through the Connecticut Animal Population Congrol program from 1995-2000.

More than 20,000 stray dogs and cats still end up in Connecticut pounds each year. Though spay/neuter programs have become more successful, they are not 100%.

Adopt a Pet from a pound and you can receive a voucher for a one-time sterilization fee. Call 860-713-2507 to learn more or visit http://www.state.ct.us/doag/regsinsp/apc_home.htm