What is TLHS euthanasia policy?
Sadly, many of the animals that come to us are in poor condition and some do have to be humanely put to sleep. We generally try to limit euthanasia to animals that are diseased, injured, and/or have uncontrollable or aggressive behaviors.  However, during the summer months, when intake is greatest, healthy animals do have to be put down.  TLHS doesn't shy away from this issue.  We hope the "reality of it" will drive home the point of having your pet spayed or neutered!!

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What is TLHS doing to prevent unwanted animals and eliminating animal suffering?
In an effort to reduce the companion animal overpopulation in our area TLHS adopted a mandatory spay/neuter policy in Feb. 2007. This means that all animals adopted will have to be spayed or neutered before the adopter takes them home. Usually by the next day.

What is TLHS doing to encourage existing pet owners to get their animals spayed or neutered?
While TLHS does not perform veterinary services on privately owned animals, we do provide certificates honored by local veterinarians which allow pet owners a reduced fee for spay/neuter services. We also encourage pet owners to use "Spay Inc." or "No Littering" operated by other private organizations.