Georgia shows the way in fix for pet overpopulation

By: Gregory DL Morris

Outlets: Georgia Recorder

Published: February 23, 2026

Words: 853

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 3 days ago

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Feb. 24 is World Spay Day and February is Spay and Neuter Awareness Month in Georgia. February is also Feline Fix by Five month, a reminder to have kittens fixed before they turn five months old.

That focus on prevention is important for two reasons: First because fixing animals is the only way to fix the chronic problem of unwanted pets and overcrowded shelters. Second, it gets away from the debate over no-kill status.

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