As a Georgia state leader for the United Spay Alliance, Good Mews is proud to support the “No Babies. No Rabies.” campaign for World Rabies Day on September 28th. Spay and neuter services are essential public health tools. By proactively reducing free-roaming animal populations, we drastically minimize the opportunities for pets and humans to interact with rabid wildlife.
Georgia is a rabies-endemic state, meaning public health officials emphasize that the virus is always present in our local wildlife ecosystems. Just recently, metro Atlanta has seen cases involving a bat and an outdoor cat. However, while rabies is entirely fatal if left untreated, its presence is not a cause for alarm. Instead, it serves as a powerful reminder that we must stay on top of best practices for vaccination and sterilization, actively expand access to care, and broaden our service areas to protect our communities.
As stated by the United Spay Alliance, “Spay/neuter is not only an animal welfare service—it’s a proven public health tool. By reducing the number of unowned and free-roaming animals, we reduce the chances that pets and people will come into contact with rabid wildlife. Vaccines administered during spay/neuter surgery or as part of sheltering and rehoming programs provide a crucial layer of protection.”
Ensuring communal health (and protecting our pets and food chain) starts with consistent action. Part of keeping your community safe is talking to your friends and family about keeping indoor and outdoor pets sterilized and up to date on their vaccines.
Good Mews offers affordable spay/neuter packages for both indoor and outdoor cats. Please head to our Good Mews Spay/Neuter Page to learn more.
If you or someone you know needs assistance outside our immediate area, please utilize the United Spay Alliance Referral Directory to find affordable, local low-cost spay, neuter, and vaccination services.
Read the full briefing from United Spay Alliance here.
Together, we can keep our community safe.
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