Wow have I got a great story to share with you. Dad and some of the others from our AWOIP Team visited an awesome Animal Rescue in Maryland last week and it was amazing what they learned. This shelter has a mission that is very strong regarding spaying and neutering and they did over 6,000 spays and neuters last year alone! Dad got to observe a neutering and he told me that he was amazed that the procedure only took 3 minutes 26 seconds including the stitching. The Executive Director believed that the only way to control the dilemma of homeless pets is through very active spay and neutering programs. This rescue is unique because they also work with a pet shop chain in their surrounding area to adopt the pets they shelter out to the public. Dad found the experience very interesting and helpful for the animal community. Thank you to this organization as well as all the organizations that provide care for our homeless animals and are making efforts to control this situation in the United States.