Tips for Preventing Unwanted Kitten Litters

Spaying (Females) and Neutering (Males) is Best to Prevented Unwanted Pets

Spaying or neutering is the most effective way to prevent unwanted litters and can also reduce health and behaviour issues in your pet.

There are a number of subsidized programs to spay/neuter your pet if the cost is a challenge.

Click on the name of each program below to learn more about them.

Program	Details
EHS PALS Program	Our subsidized PALS (Prevent Another Litter Subsidy) program is offered for those who meet the low-income requirements. If approved, the program only costs a low administration fee.
AARCS SNAP Program	AARCS’ Spay Neuter Assistance Program (SNAP) offers affordable spay/neuter surgeries for dogs and cats in Alberta’s First Nations communities.
AHAS	The Alberta Helping Animals Society (AHAS) offers no-cost veterinary services to qualified, low-income clients, including spay/neuter surgery.

Outdoor, feral cats are not suitable to live in a home as they are fearful and unsocialized to humans. However, spaying/neutering cat colonies can prevent future growth.

Find the TNR program for your area:

Within Edmonton: Animal Care & Control Centre (ACCC) Public Trap Neuter Return Program
Rural Areas Surrounding Edmonton (up to 200km): Edmonton Humane Society TNR Program
Rural Alberta: AARCS Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) Program
Rural Alberta & First Nations Communities: Canadian Animal Task Force Spay and Neuter Clinics and Dog/Cat Care and Management Program

Resources for Preventing Unwanted Litters

Speak to Your Veterinarian About Alternatives

If for some reason your pet cannot be spayed/neutered, speak with your veterinarian about alternatives for sterilization.

You can find a veterinary clinic in your area using the ABVMA Directory.

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Need More Options?

If these options haven’t worked for you, you can return to our HELP Tool to find more ideas tailored to different concerns.

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If you’re thinking of re-homing your pet, we recommend taking steps to find them a new home yourself before bringing them to a rescue or shelter. Pets often do better if they can go directly to a new family. For tips on how to responsibly rehome your pet, read our guide.

Read Our Guide to Self Rehoming Your Pet

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