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July 8th Update: 26,063 signatures!
Imagine a time when there will be a choice between surgical sterilization of dogs and cats and a simple injection. Imagine the impact a low-cost, easy-to-administer sterilization procedure would have on the homeless pet population.  

An estimated five million cats and dogs die each year in U.S. shelters alone. The situation in many other countries is even more desperate. By signing this petition you can help bring this tragedy to an end.

While work is being done in the field of non-surgical sterilization, progress has been much slower than it could be. It is essential that scientists, pharmaceutical companies, and potential funders know that there is a demand for these products and that there will be a market for them. ACC&D will use this petition to demonstrate need and interest, bringing urgency and resources to this effort.

Many people haven’t even considered the possibility of sterilizing dogs and cats without surgery, though various methods have been available for humans and wildlife for decades. But it will be possible. And that day won’t be far off if we can demonstrate the demand to pharmaceutical companies, scientists, regulators and funders. 

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Please join ACC&D, the ASPCA and Petfinder in declaring your support by signing now!


                



Petition Letter
To Pharmaceutical Companies, Scientists, Regulators and Funders Who Can Make This Happen,

Whereas:

  • Dog and cat overpopulation and homelessness are critical issues worldwide with approximately 5 million dogs and cats killed annually in U.S. shelters alone,
  • In a recent survey of over 2,000 U.S. pet owners, reducing the pet overpopulation problem was ranked as the most important issue,
  • Cat and dog overpopulation costs millions of dollars in public and private funds and poses public health risks,
  • Preventing cats and dogs from reproducing is widely accepted as the primary solution to pet overpopulation and homelessness,
  • Traditional sterilization (surgical spay/neuter) is difficult to access for many dog and cat owners, is prohibitively expensive and complicated for population control in many unowned animals, and is even considered inhumane in some countries,
  • Availability of appropriate nonsurgical sterilization methods, delivered as a simple injection, would dramatically increase access to sterilization for both owned and unowned cats and dogs,

We, the undersigned, support the rapid development of nonsurgical sterilization methods that meet or exceed regulatory requirements for safety and efficacy, and that serve as effective tools for dog and cat population control. 


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