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Stop The Litters
l Your Female Dog or Cat Will Live a Longer, Healthier Life
Spaying is the common term used to describe an ovariohysterectmy - the removal of the ovaries and uterus. It is a veterinary procedure performed under general anesthesia that usually requires minimal hospitalization. Spaying a female cat or dog helps prevent pyometra (pus-filled uterus) and breast cancer. Breast cancer can be fatal in about 50 percent of female dogs and in 90 percent of female cats. Spaying your pet before her first heat offers the best protection from these diseases. Your pet does NOT need to go through a initial heat cycle to be altered. Both pregnancy and lactation are stresses to the system.

l There Are Major Health Benefits For Your Male Animal Companion, Too
Besides preventing unwanted litters, neutering your male dog or cat (the surgical removal of the testicles) prevents testicular cancer, if done before 6 months of age.

l Your Spayed Female Will Not Go Into Heat
While cycles can vary greatly, female felines usually go into heat 4 to 5 days every 3 weeks during breeding season. In an effort to advertise for mates, they will yowl and urinate more frequently - sometimes all over the house. Unspayed female dogs generally have a bloody discharge for about a week, and can conceive for another week or so. Dogs and cats do not have their :tubes tied” as they will still exhibit signs of heat and are still vulnerable to the related illnesses caused by sexual hormones.

l Your Male Dog Will Not Need to Roam Away From Home
An intact male in search of a mate will do just about anything to get one! That includes digging his way under the fence and making like he's Houdini to escape from the house. And once he's FREE to roam, he risks being injured in traffic or having fights with other males.

l Being Neutered Will Make Your Male Better Behaved
Neutered cats and dogs focus their attention on their human families. On the other hand, unneutered pets may mark their territory by spraying strong-smelling urine all over the house. Indoors, male dogs may embarrass you by mounting on furniture and human legs when stimulated. FYI... a neutered dog protects his home and family just as well as unneutered dog, and many aggression problems can be avoided by early neutering.

l Spaying or Neutering Will NOT Make Your Pet Overweight
It's no use to use that old excuse! Lack of exercise and overfeeding will cause your pet to pack on those extra pounds - NOT NEUTERING. Your pet will remain fit and trim as long as you continue to provide exercise and monitor food intake.

l Spaying or Neutering is Highly Cost - Effective
The cost of your pet's spay or neuter surgery is a lot less than the cost of having and caring for a litter. It also beats the cost of treatment when your unneutered 'little boy' escapes and gets into fights with neighborhood strays… or the cost of cleaning the carpet that your unspayed female keeps mistaking for her litter box, or the cost of… well, you get the idea!

l It is Good For the Community
Stray animals pose real problems in many parts of the country. They can prey on wildlife, cause vehicular accidents, damage the local fauna, and spread disease to other pets and people.

l Your Pet Does Not Need to Have a Litter For Your Children to Witness the Miracle of Birth
We have heard this one a lot. But you know what? Letting your pet produce offspring you have no intention of keeping - teaches your children irresponsibility. Anyone who has seen an animal euthanized in a shelter for lack of a home knows the trust behind this dangerous myth. There are countless books and videos available to teach your children about birth in a responsible manner.

l It Packs a Powerful Punch in the Fight Against Pet Overpopulation
Millions of cats and dogs of all ages and breeds are euthanized annually or suffer as strays. These high numbers are the result of unwanted, unplanned litters that could have been prevented by spaying or neutering.

Shelters across the country are filled with unwanted animals - the result of indiscriminate breeding of dogs with “such a good temperament”, a venture to make some easy money, or to let children witness the miracle of birth. Among this “surplus” are those owner surrenders that suffer from behavior issues, many of which are treatable with time and effort. Others suffer from preventable diseases... Stop the Cycle - Consider Adoption!

If you insist on breeding your PUREBRED, please be responsible and
contact the American Kennel Club for guidance.