Friends of the Animal Shelter of St Joseph starts spaying and neuter program

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- To help shelters in the area not be overcrowded, Friends of the Animal Shelter of St Joseph (FOTAS) is launching a spay and neuter program known as 'Spay it Forward.'

"Every animal that is not spayed or neutered has a dramatic impact on the population at the shelter," FOTAS board member LeeAnn Fells said . "And we want that spay and neuter rate to be as high as we can in the community. By doing that, we actually help the shelter because fewer animals are coming in."

FOTAS is working with several local businesses to help raise funds for the program which will go toward helping the community.