| Reasons
you should want to "Fix Your Critter"
Why Mop Up The Mess?
Turn Off The Spigot!
A picture is worth a thousand words.
Click
Here to see one shelter's powerful film on why
spaying and neutering your pets is the most important thing you
can do to help all animals.
Pet overpopulation is a problem in Montana, and throughout
the United States. For every human born, 15 dogs and 45 cats are
born. There simply aren’t enough homes for all these animals.
As a result, 7 million healthy, adoptable animals are euthanized
(killed) every year.
Given these statistics, the only way to break this chain is by altering
our animals. But if that’s not reason enough, there are many
reasons why spaying and neutering is a good idea:
Altered animals live longer, healthier lives. Female cats and dogs
have reduced risks of uterine, ovarian, and breast cancers; male
cats and dogs have reduced risks of prostate cancer and disorders.
Fewer health problems mean less costly vet bills for their owners.
Altered animals make better, more affectionate companions. It stands
to reason animals that aren’t preoccupied with mating have
more attention to devote to their human friends.
Neutered cats are less likely to spray and mark territory.
Spaying a female dog or cat eliminates the heat cycle. That means
no incessant crying, nervous behavior, or unwanted male dogs lingering
around your house.
Neutered males are less likely to roam, run away, get hit by cars,
or get into fights.
Altered animals are less likely to bite. They are generally calmer
and more even-tempered. 80% of all bites are from intact male dogs!
Pet overpopulation is a problem you can
help solve!
Adopt your pets at a local
animal shelter,
instead of buying them from a breeder or pet shop -and-
Spay or Neuter your pets!
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