Please Spay or Neuter

[QueenScoopalot]

We didn't spay Anita, actually (we were so wrong...) It's not so common to spay dogs here, but I will definitely spay my next dog... Do you think she's too old to be spayed? (she will be 4 in January)

It's never too late to spay/neuter a pet. In the long run, the more heat cycles Anita endures, the higher her chances become for developing uterine cancer, mammary tumors, pyometra (better have lots of $$$ set aside for that life or death emergency)...not to mention unwanted puppies that occur too frequently. My itty bitty rescued long haired chihuahua was six years old (at least) when I got her, and she was spayed as soon as she was plumped up a bit. A woman I know had a cat that gave birth at 18 years old! Only one kitten, but I was shocked to hear the cat was never spayed.

[Randi]

Before having a cat, I never really thought about it, and I remember when the other cat people, who lived in the bulding, said that Fister's mom had to spayed - I felt rather upset about it. Well, we live and learn. Of course, I'm SO happy that it didn't happen until after Fister was born.

I don't think many realise just how many unwanted kittens are born. Let's hope that more people get this info and learn from it!

[moosmom]

Until the laws change making it MANDATORY all pets be spayed or neutered, some people will never learn. Another thing that is so sad, is some cultures think spaying or neutering is inhumane.