An operation, which keeps animals from having babies, is called spaying (for females) and neutering (for males). Spayed or neutered animals live longer, healthier lives than those who are not.

Spaying or neutering your pet will stop the problem of unwanted animals. It is very sad that each year, millions of animals are euthanized (humanely put to death) because there are no homes for them. By spaying or neutering your pet, you are helping some animals from suffering the tragedy of being born homeless and unwanted.

For every human born each day 15 dogs or cats are born.

Spay/Neuter Truth or Tail?

Tail: Don’t spayed and neutered animals get fat and lazy?
Truth: Although the pet’s overall activity level may decrease slightly, the real causes of laziness and weight gain include overfeeding and lack of exercise. You know the old saying, "If your pet is fat, you aren’t getting enough exercise."

Tail: What if I would like my children to witness the "miracle of birth?"
Truth: Most pets have their litters in the middle of the night, or in a secluded place where it is not witnessed by anyone. Interfering with the birthing process can upset the mother. There are many books and videos that can help you teach children about birth in a responsible manner without adding to pet overpopulation. Fostering an already pregnant female or a motherless litter is also an option.

Tail: Isn’t the surgery painful for them?
Truth: Surgery is performed under general anesthesia, and animals usually resume normal activities within 24-48 hours. Spaying and neutering actually improves the health and behavior of your pets.