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Spaying and Neutering FAQs By
Missy Brown Unfortunately, it is so, and it is the plight of companion animals in America. There are literally millions of dogs and cats euthanized each year because there aren't enough homes for them all. The decision you make regarding spaying and neutering with your own pets can make you part of the problem or part of the solution. Suppose your beloved Fido or Fluffy has a litter. Let's, for the sake of choosing a random number, say there are seven puppies in Fido's litter. You find homes for those pups. No big deal, right? WRONG! About 6 months later, they start to come into season, or impregnate a female in season and guess what? More pups! And, for the sake of random numbers, suppose each of your dog's seven offspring has seven pups of their own. Egads! That's 49 pups in just 6 months. What happens yet 6 months later? Yes! You guessed correctly! They all breed again! Let's tell you what you win! You win 343 pups, unless you count another litter of yours, and another litter of each of the original 7 offspring, then that would make 399 puppies. Do you honestly think that all of those 399 pups made it into loving homes? Can you honestly say you are part of the pet overpopulation solution? Please, please, consider spaying and neutering your pets. There is so much supporting evidence that altered pets live long, happy, and healthy lives. Check out these sites for more info, stats, and myths about sterilization: The HSUS: Why You Should Spay or Neuter Your Pet The HSUS: Myths and Facts about Spaying and Neutering |
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