Johnson County Humane Society

February 27 (Sat)—Spay Day USA-----Take action locally against pet overpopulation by having even one dog or cat spayed or neutered—their own pet, a feral cat, or a stray at a shelter.

February 27 is Spay Day USA, a national campaign sponsored by the Doris Day Animal Foundation. The Johnson County Humane Society supports Spay Day and urges people to take action locally against pet overpopulation by having even one dog or cat spayed or neutered-their own pet, a feral cat, or a stray at a shelter.

Every year across the US, millions of animals are euthanized. For countless others who are strays or have been abandoned, dumped, or simply permitted to roam, death comes as a release from a life filled with disease, hunger, abuse, loneliness and misery. Johnson County is no exception in the national tragedy of pet overpopulation.

Providing support for the neutering of companion animals has been a major focus of the Johnson County Humane Society since its founding nearly two decades ago. At that time, the money needed to operate a neuter program came from small fund-raising projects and private donations. Today, thanks to a generous bequest from the estate of Florence Unash, the Society now helps many Johnson County residents who can show financial need pay for the costs of neutering their cats and dogs.

Neutering is the single best way to eliminate the possibility of unwanted litters of kittens and puppies. A neutered pet is a better pet, veterinarians agree. Health is often improved and susceptibility to certain diseases diminished. Need more reasons to spay/neuter?

Spay and neuter your pets....it’s the humane thing to do.

March 17 (Sat)—Fosters and Ferals: a Forum on Helping Homeless Animals-----1:30 to 3:30pm at the Iowa City Public Library:

Since the group was mostly interested in feral cats, we discussed: the responsible care and management of feral cat colonies, and many ways of becoming personally involved in making life better for homeless animals.

October 4 (Th)—Blessing of the Animals-----7pm at Faith United Church of Christ, 1609 Deforest Avenue, Iowa City: Celebrate the birthday of Saint Francis of Assisi by bringing your companion animal for a blessing, or just come with another friend. All creatures are welcome!

(For saftey’s sake, dogs should be leashed, cats should be harnessed and travel in their carriers, and other animals should be appropriately caged/housed.

October 7 (Su)—Blessing of the Animals-----2pm at St Thomas More Catholic Church Rectory, 108 McLean Street, Iowa City: Celebrate the birthday of Saint Francis of Assisi by bringing your companion animal for a blessing, or just come with another friend. All creatures are welcome!

(For saftey’s sake, dogs should be leashed, cats should be harnessed and travel in their carriers, and other animals should be appropriately caged/housed.)