Q:  Will my dog or cat be a better pet after altering?
A:   Yes. In addition to the benefits of not having
      heat periods and unwanted offspring, the animal's
      tendency to roam is decreased. Most pets become less
      aggressive toward people and other animals.
      Spayed and neutered pets are more relaxed, affec-
      tionate companions and often are easier to train.
     

Q:  What are some of the other known advantages of
      having my pet altered?
A:  The neutered male cat has a decreased urine odor,
      less of a tendency to fight and roam and it is far less
      inclined to mark its territory by spraying urine.
      The neutered male dog is also less likely to roam, mark
      territory and display aggression toward other dogs.
      The spayed female cat and dog do not have repro-
      ductive tract disease problems and both are troubled
      with significantly fewer cases of mammary cancer.

 

Q:  Isn't it unnatural to deprive my pet of a sex life?
A:  No. Dogs and cats have sex strictly to satisfy hormone-
     induced instincts, not for pleasure.

 

Q:  Will spaying or neutering my pet cause it to become
      fat and lazy?
A:  No. Weight gain is due to being fed more calories than
      the animal uses. Watch the quantity of food you give
      your pet. Also, older pets need fewer calories than younger
      ones because they tend to be less active and are no longer
      growing. Regular play and exercise, along with diet, are
      the keys to keeping your pet in shape.

 

Q:  Why shouldn't I just keep my female dog or cat confined
      while she is in heat?
A:  You can do this, of course. But remember, your unspayed
      dog will come into heat twice a year for its entire  life.
      A cat comes into heat once a month for its entire life.
      Also, do not forget all of the health benefits to your pet
      by having it spayed

 

Q:  Why not "JUST ONE LITTER"?
A:  Some people assume that it is "okay" to allow their pet to
      have one litter of kittens or puppies as long as they find
      a home for each offspring. The fact is, there are too many
      homeless animals and even if you find a home for all your
      pet's puppies or kittens, you are still taking homes away
      from other companion animals. Also, it is difficult to ensure
      that each offspring you place will have a lifetime home and
      not be responsible for producing "just one more litter".
      In less than three years, your "one litter" can easily

      become over a thousand animals - all in need of a

      permanent, loving home. Thousands of healthy puppies

      and kittens are euthanized every day in this country and

      each one of those little ones came from  "just one litter".

 

SAVING LIVES IS SIMPLE - SPAY & NEUTER YOUR PETS!