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Chained Dogs:

Mothers Against Dog Chaining - www.mothersagainstdogchaining.org

Coalition to Unchain Dogs - www.unchaindogs.net

Unchain Your Dog - www.unchainyourdog.org

HSUS - www.hsus.org/pets/pet_care/dog_care/do_you_chain_your_dog.html

PETA - http://www.helpinganimals.com/ga_chained.asp

 

Spay/Neuter:

Animal Welfare League of Alexandria - www.alexandriaanimals.org/~awla/certificate.cfm
The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria offers spay and neuter surgery at a considerable reduction in cost. Depending on the size and sex of the animal, and the veterinarian you choose, spay or neuter surgery is generally $50 - $150. Reduced-cost spay/neuter is available to everyone, regardless of where you live. There is no limit to the number of certificates you can buy, and there are no income restrictions.

Animal Welfare League of Arlington - http://www.awla.org/community-services.shtml
The Animal Welfare League of Arlington offers a low-cost program for people with a household income below $40,000. The prices range from $75-$122 for cats, $120-155 for dogs (depending on weight and sex). If you can't afford the reduced fees, the League has another program for which you may qualify. Call 703-931-9241 x200 for details. 

Neuter Commuter (Prince William County, VA)- www.pwspca.org/index.htm
Each month, the Neuter Commute travels to the county to pick up 20-30 animals and transport them to and from the Washington Humane Society’s Spay/Neuter Clinic. Cost is $50 for cats and $100 for dogs. Everyone qualifies.

Spay, Inc (Northern VA)- www.spay.org
Spay, Inc., a program of the SPCA of Northern Virginia, provides low-cost spay/neuter referrals for dogs and cats in Northern Virginia. They will provide you with a Control Number so you can schedule a low-cost spay/neuter at one of their participating animal hospitals or clinics. Everyone qualifies to participate in the Spay, Inc. low-cost referral program - there are no income or residency requirements. 

Washington Animal Rescue League (Metro Area) - www.warl.org/programs/spay_neuter.php
The Washington Animal Rescue League provides free spay and neuter services to income-qualifying individuals in the Washington, D.C. area. Monthly free feral cat spay/neuter days and a free community pit bull sterilization program are among the shelter’s key programs addressing two of the most serious animal overpopulation problems in any urban environment.

Washington Humane Society (Metro Area) - www.washhumane.org/snclinic.asp
The Washington Humane Society National Capital Area Spay & Neuter Center provides low-cost sterilization surgery to cats and dogs 5 days a week. By appointment only.

 

General Information:

National Canine Research Council (NCRC) - http://nationalcanineresearchcouncil.com
The mission of The National Canine Research Council is to publish accurate, documented, reliable research to promote a better understanding of the human-canine bond.

 

A Day in the Life of a Rescuer:

Help! My foster dog stinks to high heaven!

Neuter That Boy! (cute spay/neuter video)