The Humane Society of Greater Dayton is proud to announce a transformational milestone in the fight against pet overpopulation. This past week marked the fourth anniversary of the Humane Society of Greater Dayton’s high-volume spay & neuter clinic, a purpose-built facility dedicated to stopping overpopulation at its source.
Since opening its doors in 2021, the Dayton Humane Spay & Neuter Clinic has performed more than 31,000 spay and neuter surgeries.
Each procedure represents more than a number — it represents real change:
- 31,000 fewer chances for unwanted litters
- 31,000 steps toward fewer stray animals on neighborhood streets
- 31,000 reasons why local shelters are less crowded and communities are healthier and safer
Prior to the clinic’s launch, the Humane Society of Greater Dayton was limited to approximately 4,000 surgeries per year. Today, thanks to expanded veterinary capacity, streamlined operations and a team of six expert veterinarians on staff, the organization now performs nearly 8,000 surgeries annually, one of the highest outputs in the region, and is on pace to surpass that record this year.
“This isn’t just progress, it’s the result of focused, community-driven action,” said Brian Welge, President & CEO of the Humane Society of Greater Dayton. “Our clinic serves adoptable pets, owned pets, community cats through TNR, and even animals from smaller shelters. It has become a hub for large-scale, sustainable change across the Miami Valley.”
While this milestone is significant, Weltge emphasizes that their mission is far from complete. “We aren’t done yet,” Weltge said. “This anniversary isn’t the finish line. It’s a stepping stone. Our team remains fiercely committed to expanding access to affordable spay and neuter services, preventing more litters, and protecting pets in the most humane way possible.”
