Thanks to Texas drivers’ support of the Animal Friendly Fund, the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has been able to distribute grant funds for spay/neuter surgeries for 77,624 dogs and cats in Texas. This has potentially prevented the unwanted births of millions of cats and dogs over the next several years! An additional public health benefit is that all of these animals are seen by a veterinarian, increasing the probability that appropriate vaccinations will be administered. By the conclusion of the 2012 fiscal year, DSHS has distributed $4,581,406 in grants toward the low-cost spays and neuters.

If you already have an Animal Friendly license plate, thank you for being part of the solution!