By Kendall Jang, Staff Writer
Ohio Animal Advocates (OAA) is proud to celebrate the national recognition of our partner organization, United Spay Alliance (USA), whose rabies prevention efforts were recently featured in the American Public Health Association (APHA) One Health Fall 2026 Newsletter.
As USA's designated Ohio State Leader, OAA supports the organization's mission to expand access to affordable spay/neuter services, reduce animal overpopulation, and promote healthier communities for animals and people alike.
The featured article, “Rabies Prevention: No Babies. No Rabies.” by Brianna Lovell Myers, highlights the important connection between animal population management and public health.
Connecting Animal Welfare and Public Health
Rabies is a deadly but preventable viral disease that affects mammals, including humans. Preventing its spread requires a coordinated approach that includes vaccination, responsible animal care, community education, and effective animal population management.
United Spay Alliance's No Babies. No Rabies. initiative emphasizes the role of spay/neuter programs in broader rabies prevention strategies. By helping communities manage free-roaming animal populations and improve access to veterinary services, these efforts can complement vaccination programs and support long-term public health goals.
This approach reflects the One Health philosophy, which recognizes that the health of people, animals, and the environment are closely interconnected.
A National Spotlight on Collaborative Prevention
The article's publication comes just ahead of the APHA Annual Meeting, taking place November 1–5, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas, where the newsletter will also be highlighted.
The APHA One Health Newsletter Editorial Team recognized United Spay Alliance's contribution to advancing One Health practices and thanked the organization for its work in communities nationwide.
This national recognition reinforces the importance of collaboration among animal welfare organizations, veterinary professionals, public health agencies, and community advocates.
Ohio Animal Advocates' Role in the Mission
As United Spay Alliance's Ohio State Leader, Ohio Animal Advocates is committed to advancing accessible spay/neuter resources and supporting efforts to address animal overpopulation throughout the state.
Access to affordable veterinary care remains an important animal welfare issue in Ohio. Through education, advocacy, and collaboration with organizations like USA, OAA works to promote humane, sustainable solutions that benefit animals and the communities they share with us.
We congratulate United Spay Alliance and Brianna Lovell Myers on this recognition and look forward to continuing our shared efforts to improve animal welfare and public health.
Get Involved
1 Read the full article: “Rabies Prevention: No Babies. No Rabies.” in the APHA One Health Fall 2026 Newsletter.
2. Make a difference today by completing our action alert to increase access to veterinary care. This would allow registered veterinary technicians (RVTs) to provide vaccinations and preventative care to dogs and cats in Ohio under the direction and without direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian.
3. Looking for veterinary services? Check out OAA’s statewide directory for companion vets.
4. Share this update and your completed action alert with friends and family!
5. Subscribe to our e-newsletter to receive animal welfare related news and resources in Ohio straight to your inbox.
