Evolução do programa de controle reprodutivo de cães e gatos realizado na Unesp, Campus de Jaboticabal–SP, no período de 2007 a 2014

The population control of dogs and cats is a public health concern. This report describes the activities of the Academic Extension of the College of Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences of UNESP in Jaboticabal/SP - Brazil aimed at surgical sterilization of stray dogs and cats, with social actions related to teaching and research. In 2007, the first year of the project, 129 pets were sterilized, whereas in 2014, between January and October, 1538 animals were sterilized, which shows the increase in program acceptance by the local community. All the activities carried out contributed towards the academic and professional training of students of the extension project, as well as residents participating in the program. It can be concluded that the development of surgical sterilization programs of dogs and cats by educational institutions, combining research, teaching, and extension practices, is a viable option for veterinary medicine teaching practices.