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Spay Day focuses on animal control
By: Sara Fortino
Issue date: 2/27/08 Section: News
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But on Tuesday, a student group let people know there are simple steps pet owners can take to stop this.
CMU's Humane Animal Treatment Society participated in National Spay Day, an event that takes place nationwide.
HATS set up a booth in Charles V. Park Library and passed out information and free gift certificates as well as had people take quizzes to win T-shirts.
Eastpointe junior Rachel Himes, president of HATS at CMU, and other group members passed out free wristbands
"The main goal for today is to pass out information on spay and neutering and promote awareness about overpopulation of animals," she said. "I want to make sure people realize that pet overpopulation is a problem and shelters are overcrowded."
William Garland, Charlotte freshman and HATS member, was there to further the cause as well.
"A lot of animals get killed for no reason," Garland said.
He said the way to combat this was with spaying and neutering your pets.
Living with more than 20 animals, Garland said he spays his animals and encourages others to as well.
Jenna Barnes, Frasier freshman and member of HATS, said she feels people are careless and don't spay or neuter and those people are part of the reason for shelters being so overcrowded.
Renee Matijega, Pinconning junior, stopped by the booth on her way to meet a friend.
"I spay or neuter as soon as I can, I think it's about the smartest thing you can do," she said.
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