Spay/neuter benefits pet owners
by making pets better
companions and saving owners money. Neutered
males are less
likely to spray homes with urine, escape from yards,
fight with
other animals or be hit by cars. Spayed females won't howl
while
in heat, bleed in the house, or attract male animals. Spay/neuter
reduces the incidence of a number of pet health problems that
can be
difficult and/or costly to cure.
Spay/neuter
benefits pets
by helping them live longer and
healthier lives. They are less likely
to contract certain kinds of
cancers and are less likely to be turned
over to shelters because
of behavior problems.
Spay/neuter
benefits our community
by reducing the number
of homeless animals burdening our shelters and
adding to
taxpayer costs. Shelters around the nation spend an average
of
$176 per animal that comes through their doors. Nationally, US
taxpayers spend over $1 billion per year to deal with homeless
pets.
When you take
care of your animals,
you are taking care of your community!
Spay/Neuter Facts
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One un-neutered male can impregnate dozens of females.
Therefore it is just as important to neuter males as it is to
spay females - even if you keep you pet confined or on a
leash. Accidents happen when you least expect them!
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Dogs do not become less protective of their guardians or
homes as a result of being spayed or neutered.
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Neutering does not make your male pet less "masculine."
On the contrary - it prevents male feminizing syndrome by
preventing estrogen secreting testicular tumors.
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Spaying and neutering are not "unnatural." Having to kill
adoptable pets because there are not enough good homes
is unnatural.
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Kittens and puppies weighing as little as two pounds can be
spayed or neutered. Check with your vet.
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Spaying or neutering is as vital to your pet's overall well-
being as routine physical exams, good nutrition, grooming,
playtime, and love.
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Spay/neuter is affordable. If you need financial assistance
to pay for spay/neuter services, contact CAAP at
(405) 377-0887.
