I agree with spaying and neutering and that it helps control the unwanted population. but it doesnt stop the putting to sleep. Yesturday we had to put down 17 dogs- 12 were neutered or spayed. I agree that the 12 were no longer able to produce unwanted litters but they were still pts. Thats why I say do public education in the schools, start with the children. the American Kennel Club has a great Canine Ambassadorship program and almost all the materials are free. I go to all schools, exchange club and rotary club meetings. I am always teaching. the humane society here does field trips and they always ask me to come and talk. Besides doing all this I am the president of our local kennel club, the public ed person, volunteer my time with PAWS as Noels handler go to public events to talk about respons. pet ownership, pet care, pet abuse etc. I am always teaching. and while neutering and spaying helps control the over population of unwanted pets, It is also healthier for the animal.