For Immediate Release                                                          Melanie Sobel, 414-649-8640

February 2, 2010

Milwaukee Area Domestic Animal Control Commission’s (MADACC)

FREE Spay/Neuter-a-thon Event

For Milwaukee County’s Most At-Risk Animals---

Pit Bulls, Pit bull Mixes and Cats

In honor of Spay Day 2010 (recognized on Tuesday, February 23rd) Milwaukee Area Domestic Animal Control Commission (MADACC) is hosting a Spay/Neuter-a-thon event on Saturday, February 27, 2010 to target Milwaukee County’s most at risk pet population---Pit Bulls, Pit Bull mixes and cats.  The event will provide Milwaukee County Pit Bull and Cat owners an opportunity to have their dogs and cats spayed or neutered for FREE.

All surgeries include an examination by a veterinarian.  All animals must have a current rabies vaccination and current Milwaukee County pet license or the owner must be willing to have their animal rabies vaccinated ($15) and licensed at MADACC ($12) at the time of the spay/neuter surgery.

Pre-registration is required and spaces are limited.  Please call 414-649-8640 for information on registering your pet.

MADACC regularly offers reduced-cost spay and neuter operations, starting at $45 for cats and $60 for dogs.

According to the Humane Society of the United States, 6-8 million cats and dogs nationwide that enter shelters every year.  It is estimated than half of them are euthanized.  We have a similar problem in our community that takes the lives of thousands of adoptable cats and dogs, puppies and kittens.  In fact, euthanasia is the leading cause of death among companion animals, striking more pets than cancer, rabies, feline leukemia and heartworm combined.  Spay/Neuter is the only solution to end pet overpopulation. 

Also, spaying and neutering pets can be beneficial to pets and owners as well. Spaying or neutering a pet can reduce offensive behaviors like urine spraying as well as eliminate or reduce the risks of ovarian, uterine, mammary, testicular and prostate cancers.

For more information please call 414-649-8640 or visit www.madacc.com.

About Milwaukee Area Domestic Animal Control Commission (MADACC)

Milwaukee Area Domestic Animal Control Commission (MADACC) provides animal regulation and care services which protect the health, public safety and welfare of people and animals in Milwaukee County.

MADACC currently rescues and assures safe, temporary shelter, veterinary and humane care for nearly 13,000 stray, unwanted, abandoned, mistreated and injured animals each year — more than any other animal shelter in Wisconsin.  MADACC provides a central location for owners to find and recover their lost pets at 3839 W. Burnham St. in West Milwaukee and is open seven days a week, including evening hours on weekdays.  MADACC removes dangerous and stray animals from public areas providing effective animal control services by active enforcement of Wisconsin State Statues pertaining to animal welfare.

MADACC is an organization charged with the responsibility of rescuing thousands of lost and homeless animals and animals suffering from cruelty, neglect and indifference.

Animal Care and Control facilities are often referred to derogatorily as “the pound”.  They are often one of the most misunderstood organizations in any community.  Although their mission is to save lives, their community’s irresponsible pet ownership requires them to euthanize animals, and then they are faulted for doing so.  These organizations don’t have the luxury of shrinking from the life and death issues of animal welfare.  They are the only animal welfare agency in any community that has to address the issue of pet euthanasia head on every minute of every day.

For more information, please call 414-649-8640 or visit our website www.madacc.com.