Balls to the Wall

In this episode of The Bark, we’re going “balls to the wall” on one of the biggest drivers of animal overpopulation in Tennessee—the decision to spay or neuter your pet. We dig into why fixing your animals matters and what happens when people don’t.

From a growing veterinarian shortage to a lack of low-cost spay/neuter clinics, we break down the barriers keeping people from taking action. We also explore how these gaps affect shelters, communities, and responsible pet owners across the state.

Whether you're an animal advocate or someone who’s tired of the animal crisis, this episode gives you the facts—and ways you can help fix the problem, literally and systemically.

What is The Bark: A Pet Podcast Unleashed?

The Bark: A Pet Podcast Unleashed dives deep into Tennessee’s animal crisis, exploring the real financial impact, community responsibility, and tough decisions behind the headlines. Presented by nonprofit Laws Saving Paws, this podcast connects the dots between public safety, tax payer burden, and the wellbeing of pets and people alike.

Whether you’re an animal lover passionate about advocacy and humane care, someone frustrated by the neighborhood impact, or a practical thinker concerned about how your money’s spent, this show offers honest insight.

Episodes will cover topics like:
• Why today’s pet climate demands responsible action
• The real effects of spaying/neutering—or not
• What every buyer should know about breeding
• Preventing costly, common pet health issues
• How your hard-earned money is enabling the crisis,
• And much, much more

The Bark: Raw, relevant, and unapologetic—because the truth affects all of us.