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Sheridan Dog and Cat Shelter Operations Manager Hannah Edwards and Unleashed Foundation Founder and Operator Marian Eccles appeared on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse to urge Sheridan County residents to spay and neuter their animals.
There is no official pet population count in Sheridan County, but shelter staff said surrenders and strays continue to arrive in high numbers.
Spaying and neutering is considered the most effective way to reduce the unwanted pet population. Local low-cost clinics charge about $185 for neutering and $225 for spaying, which includes vaccinations.
To help with affordability, the shelter offers free or reduced-cost spay and neuter certificates for qualifying households. The program is locally funded through donations and fundraisers, but Edwards noted that the money is quickly depleted.
H. Edwards
When funding runs out, the program pauses. It is entirely reliant on community support.
Veterinary associations, national organizations, and peer-reviewed research all point to spaying and neutering as an effective way to reduce unwanted litters and shelter crowding.
Edwards said the Dog and Cat Shelter accepts donations for the program and asks donors to specify to staff or on the check that the funds are intended for spay and neuter services.
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Last modified: August 29, 2025