Why You Should Spay/Neuter Your Pet

I know that you've heard it before. Whether it was on a billboard on the freeway, mixed into a lecture given by your neighbor, or splashed across the screen on the website of a humane society; SPAY/NEUTER YOUR PET! I can tell you one thing- they aren't kidding. The importance of spaying/neutering your pet cannot be stressed enough. If you are still unfamiliar as to what it means to have your pet fixed, here's a little description:

 

Spaying/Neutering is a procedure (by a professional veterinarian only!!!) where an animal-mainly dogs and cats but sometimes rabbits- is sterilized. By this, I mean they *ahem* take away the ability for this animal to... produce offspring. For female animals, it is known as spaying. For male animals, it is known as neutering. Overall, it is commonly referred to as "fixing." The surgery is usually given when the animal is young, but can still be done when it is an adult.

 

Now that you're all caught up, I can list the reasons WHY it is so important that you fix your pet- Hope this helps!

 

 

 

 

• Population- Many people didn't used to see the point in fixing their pets- now there are thousands of homeless animals left behind. According to http://www.animalfriendsofthevalleys.com/page8.html , 70,000 puppies and kittens are born each day.
  
  
• Not Just Females- Male dogs/cats should be altered as well. It usually gives them less of a reason to run off in search of a canine/feline Juliette. Hold up your end of the deal- neuter!
  
  
• Puppies/Kittens Are Expensive, Imagine 10 of Them- The average cost of raising a litter of puppies can be about $900, not to mention the hard work- scooping poop, washing  blankets of pee, spraying LOTS of Lysol, feeding several messy puppies, and much more...
  For your sake, please alter your pet.
  
  
  •Puppy Mills- Oh, puppy mills. The heartless people who run these cruel things never alter their pets. They can easily use your pet as a mommy or daddy to HUNDREDS of Animals. Don't sink to their level.
  
  
  •Experience? Think Again- You might be thinking that you just want yourself or your child to experience new life or just the responsibility of having to care for a litter of kittens or puppies. Hate to rain on your parade, but there are hundreds of pregnant dogs and cats that you can see at your local shelter (ask first).
  
  
  •It Can Help You, Too- Spaying/Neutering your pet can lessen the urge for them to run away and find a mate. Males will usually mark their territory less. Often, pets become less aggressive.
  
  
  These are not the only reasons to spay/neuter your pet! I still hope that I have convinced you at least a little to alter your dog, cat or rabbit. 
  
  
  LoooOoooOve Your Pet <3