I also wish people had a better idea of what resources were avaliable to them. A lot of people don't want to spend the money to get their pet fixed. I know here in Tucson if you are on food stamps you automatically get your pets fixed for free at the humane society. All you have to do is make a simple phone call! Even if you just don't have the money usually the HS will do it for free because in the long run it will save them money. But some people won't even bother to call and ask.