In celebration of February “Feline Fix by Five” Awareness Month, Hamilton County Animal AdvoCATes and The Cat Hut are offering $50 cat spay/neuter vouchers.

They join The United Spay Alliance and Marian’s Dream to urge pet owners to prioritize “Feline Fix by Five.” Feline Fix by Five is aimed at raising awareness of the benefits of spaying and neutering cats before five months of age.

Did you know that kittens as young as four months old can become pregnant? With kitten season just around the corner, the best way to prevent unplanned litters is to get your cats and kittens spayed and neutered now.

Spaying or neutering a cat before five months significantly reduces the risk of various health issues, including mammary cancer in females and urinary tract problems in males.

Early sterilization is the most effective way to combat cat overpopulation and prevent unwanted litters.

Leading veterinary organizations, including the American Veterinary Medical Association, the Iowa Veterinary Medical Association and the American Association of Feline Practitioners, endorse the “Fix by Five” concept.

— Spread the word: Share information about “Feline Fix by Five” on social media and with friends and family. Visit the Hamilton County Animal AdvoCATes Facebook page at facebook.com/hamcocats/ to share their posts or go to unitedspayalliance.org/feline-fix-by-five/ for more information.

— Support local shelters: Advocate for early spay/neuter programs at your local animal shelters. Contact Sunshine Duffy at 515-524-6100 or visit The Cat Hut at 1118 Second Street, Webster City to donate today.

— Contact your veterinarian: Schedule your kitten’s spay/neuter appointment before five months old. Contact Webster City Veterinary Clinic at 515-832-1700 to make an appointment.

For a limited time, Hamilton County Animal Advocates is partnering with the Webster City Veterinary clinic to offer $50 off vouchers to help Hamilton County cat owners spay or neuter their cats. Open to Hamilton County residents and limited to two cats per household. For more information, email sunshine@hamcocats.org or visit the website at www.hamcocats.org.