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Sheridan Dog and Cat Shelter Cat Lead Sue Johnson and Dog Lead Liz Lande made an appearance on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse urging the community to ensure their pets are spayed and neutered.
Johnson noted that the shelter typically has around 88 cats awaiting adoption. When asked what causes such a population of stray and abandoned cats, Johnson said the solution is straightforward, spay and neuter your animals.
S. Johnson
According to the Shelter, if a male and female cat were able to reproduce, and their offspring could reproduce, they could hypothetically create more than 400,000 cats over a 6-year span.
S. Johnson
To help with affordability, the shelter offers reduced-cost spay/neuter certificates for households earning under $35,000 annually. This program is locally-funded through donations and fundraisers to help minimize animal overpopulation in Sheridan County.
When funding dipped, the program paused—highlighting how reliant it is on community support. To help, donations are accepted and Johnson has held garage sales.
To apply for the Spay and Neuter Certificate Program, fill out an application at the Sheridan Dog and Shelter. Donations are accepted to continue the program.
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Last modified: July 23, 2025