- Spaying and neutering reduce the number of animals in shelters and on the streets. Thousands of pets are euthanized in our community every year due to overpopulation. Let’s all do our part to prevent such suffering and death.
- Spaying eliminates the risk of uterine infections, which can be life-threatening if left untreated.
- Spaying before the first heat cycle significantly reduces the risk of mammary gland tumors, which can be malignant.
- Spaying removes the ovaries and uterus, eliminating the possibility of developing ovarian and uterine cancers.
- Neutering eliminates the risk of testicular cancer.
- Neutering decreases the risk of prostate enlargement and infections, which are common in intact dogs and cats
- Neutering can reduce roaming, aggression, and marking behaviors associated with mating instincts.
- Spaying and neutering can reduce aggressive behaviors, making pets more sociable and easier to manage.
- Intact animals are more likely to roam in search of mates. Spaying and neutering can help keep pets closer to home, reducing the risk of accidents and getting lost.
- Neutering reduces the urge to mark territory with urine, which can help maintain a cleaner household environment.
- Spaying and neutering reduce the risk of reproductive-related cancers and infections, contributing to a longer and healthier life.
- With fewer unwanted pets, shelters can focus their resources on caring for animals in need and finding forever homes for them.
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