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possible for lower income whether it be through grants, connections with independent foundations such as the SPCA or similar avenues.

I also believe that there are measures that can be taken right now without any laws in effect. There are many things individual shelters can do to help ensure that some animals, at least, do get spayed. Most shelters do not allow the animals to be adopted before they're spayed or neutered, but what about the ones that are already out of the shelter? I believe that shelters should require proof of spaying for the mother before accepting litters of accident puppies or kittens to ensure that these are the last from this animal. Alternatively, shelters or local pet-related organizations could offer housing placement help for the young with a confirmed spaying of the mother. Ideally, this would result in puppies and kittens having homes already by the time they're ready to leave their mother rather than taxing the shelter's space and resources.

Yes, I understand that some animals are intended for breeding, their owners have obtained these high-quality dogs or cats specifically for breeding and do not want them spayed or neutered. In these cases, I believe the animals should be specifically licensed as breeding animals. Ideally, kennel inspections would also be in order to ensure that the owners are properly set up to handle litters and that the animals are all being treated humanely.

No, I don't believe that mandatory spay and neuter laws are enforceable. However, just because a law is unenforceable doesn't mean it's useless. Far from it, in fact, as I've detailed above. I know many won't agree with this assessment, but I encourage anyone who wonders what kind of impact negligence in pet breeding causes to spend some time volunteering at your local animal shelter. No matter where you are in the country, there are animals who suffer because of irresponsible humans, regardless of whether the puppies or kittens in question were well cared-for or not. Until all animal shelters are empty, I believe it is our responsibility to eliminate accidental breeding and exercise responsible breeding if it must be done at all.

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