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Why You Should Spay and Neuter Your Pets
Over 5,000 animals are brought into the Humane Society of Elmore County
alone each year because of domesticated pet overpopulation! Of these only
thirty to forty percent are adopted. And the same is true all over the
United States.
Every day in the U.S. thousands upon thousands of puppies and kittens are
born because of uncontrolled breeding of pets. Add to that the number of
offspring of stray and abandoned animals, and the total becomes even more
staggering. Every year MILLIONS of animals enter U.S. shelters; at least
half of them are euthanized because there are no homes for them. On a larger
scale, over 5,500 puppies and kittens are born every hour in America. This
is compared to only 415 people born every hour in America. There are simply
not enough homes! We must act responsibly and help control this
overpopulation ‹ spaying and neutering is the Answer!
Some people refuse to spay or neuter their pet because they think it would
be nice for their pet to have puppies or kittens. Each responsible home that
is found for these means one less home is available for the many shelter
animals waiting to be adopted. Each day animal shelters are forced to
destroy thousands of dogs and cats due to a lack of responsible homes.
Please, do your part and spay and neuter your pets! Spaying and neutering
can drastically improve your pet¹s health and life expectancy. The idea
that pets become fat or lazy when they are spayed or neutered is a myth.
Sterilized pets lead healthier, longer lives. Spaying a female eliminates
the possibility of uterine and ovarian cancer and greatly eliminates the
risk of breast cancer, not to mention the mess and stress associated with a
pet in heat! Females in heat can also attract potentially dangerous males
who often climb into ³secure² fences! Neutering a male reduces the risk of
both prostate enlargement and prostate cancer. Neutering will also make
your pet more affectionate and less likely to want to roam, get in fights,
or become lost.
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EVERY litter makes a difference!
Sterilization Reduces:
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