Spaying and neutering: we want to fight the cause to end the effect

Spaying and neutering are the answer to the number of abandoned animals all over the country. There are more than 30 million abandoned animals in Brazil, and the number grows every day. That is why Projeto Anjinhos da Rua, the world's largest private sanctuary for abandoned animals, widely promotes and supports spaying and neutering. The goal is to fight the cause in order to end the effect: abandoned and mistreated animals. Every animal living at the sanctuary is spayed or neutered, as are those of low-income families, who are seen every day free of charge.

Besides campaigns and encouraging spaying and neutering, to prevent the number of dogs and cats from growing and to avoid diseases, Anjinhos da Rua works so that people who love animals, own animals or support the animal cause, estimated at 180 million people, keep in mind the choice to adopt rather than buy.

Buying animals feeds the sad and deplorable trade in animals that live only to breed. The project is completely against any kind of animal exploitation, let alone encouraging people to buy animals.

So adopt, don't shop. Neuter, don't abandon. Welcome animals that are victims of abandonment and abuse and have no dignified life, and never turn your back on them.