Veterinarians are pretty nerdy; we read journals over lunch, and enjoy nothing more than talking about our latest interesting case in frightening detail.   The scintillating technological advances of the last 15 years have made minimally-invasive procedures, digital imaging and even stem cell therapy accessible to pets and pet owners.  However, these services come at a premium, while – as we know all too well in a shelter environment – some of the less “sexier” basics of veterinary care are still lacking in our communities.

I drive down the driveway at the crack of dawn, and open the back door to a chorus of squeaky meows from kittens climbing cage bars. Outside the door of the Spay/Neuter Center, eager members of our community line up, bringing their cats and dogs for surgery and vaccinations.

It’s hard to imagine operating a large animal welfare organization like Baltimore Humane Society without a spay/neuter clinic. After all, few things hold the promise of ending homelessness for our pets more than aggressive spay/neuter. That’s why we’re proud of the progress we’ve made at the Humane Society’s spay/neuter clinic.