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The Myths
Spaying or neutering my pet will result in him or her having less
personality.
Surgery and anesthesia puts my cat/dog's health at risk.
Spaying and neutering costs too much.
I know that I can find a good home for the puppies or kittens.
One litter doesn't really make a difference.
The Facts
The best and most affectionate companions are spayed and
neutered pets! They are less aggressive, less likely to roam
and less likely to be hurt in a fight with another animal.
The surgery is safe, and results in a dog or cat that is free of
the uterine, ovarian, breast or prostate cancer observed in
many older, unaltered pets.
Many organizations sponsor low cost spaying and neutering.
Whatever the price, spaying and neutering is a one-time cost
that is far less than the veterinary bills of a pregnant
female and her litter.
The problem of pet overpopulation is epidemic. Even
if you do find homes for the little ones, a few less shelter
animals can be saved.
Nearly 70,000 puppies and cats are born daily in the US. Many
must be destroyed.
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