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Countdown to Our One-Millionth Spay and Neuter Performed!
Meet some of the pets TCAP helped along the way on our road to one million.
What Does One Million Spays and Neuters Mean for North Texas?
A single unspayed female cat and her offspring can produce up to 420,000 kittens in 7 years. A single unspayed female dog and her offspring can produce up to 67,000 puppies in 6 years. One million surgeries at TCAP prevent an estimated 20-40 million unwanted litters over time.
One unaltered female cat contributes 12–20 shelter intakes over her lifetime (direct + offspring). One unaltered female dog contributes 4–6 shelter intakes. One million spay/neuter surgeries prevent 10–15 million shelter intakes over time.
Nationally, about 56% of animals entering shelters are euthanized in high‑intake regions. One million spay/neuter surgeries prevent 5–8 million euthanasias over time.
Average municipal cost per stray intake: $80–$120. Average cost per litter of kittens/puppies: $300–$600. One million spay/neuter surgeries save North Texas communities $200–300 million in animal control and sheltering costs.
Spay/neuter reduces: Pyometra (life‑threatening infection) by nearly 100%, Testicular cancer by 100%, Mammary cancer by 50–90%, and Prostate disease by 50%. One million surgeries prevent hundreds of thousands of serious or fatal medical conditions.
A Breakdown by the Numbers
Male Dogs Neutered:
Female Dogs Spayed:
Domestic Male Cats Neutered:
Domestic Female Cats Spayed:
Feral Cats Spayed or Neutered:
TCAP would like to thank you, our client, for 24 years of success, one million pet surgeries entrusted in our care, and continuing to choose TCAP for your low-cost, high-quality pet care. Together, we are making a difference for pets, and pet owners, in North Texas.