Pet Over Population

» RevNancyLeigh - Altering Animals

I find that it is more irresponsible to NOT alter an animal than just about anything a pet lover can do. Not only does altering an animal protect them from common cancers, it does help control population.

Please don't let folks forget that some "good homes" are often lab dealers...labs will pay sometimes $200 for a healthy puppy or kitten, and folks will pose as regular animal lovers to get the animals to sell to labs. If someone doesn't think this happens, I know a guy it happened to!

Lastly, it is important for people to know that if they are really concerned about risks involved with surgeory, they can pay a little more and have pre-op testing done so they know the exact risk to their animal! Simple as that. If you are not a professional breeder, there is no excuse to not alter the animal. It is the best for all involved. When I adopted my dog, there was a list of stats at the shelter. In order to control the pet population, even with current spay and neuter becoming more popular, we would all have to own 12 cats and 3 dogs all the time to keep animals off the street and from being euthanised in shelters. Obviously adoption alone isn't the answer.

Please spay or neuter.

I will get off my soap box now, but thanks for the great and informative article!!!!

Blessings,

-- posted by RevNancyLeigh

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» Ann_Downing - Pet Overpopulation

Nancy -

Thank you for your input. You are right about how altering protects pets from certain cancers. - Ann (ED)

-- posted by Ann_Downing

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» Lily1013 - Spaying & Neutering

I am a strong supporter of spaying and neutering. I did a lot of research on it for a speech final last semester, and it's amazing how many myths there are that prevent some people from spaying. I tried to dispel these myths in my speech, and speak to people when I can about the benefits of altering their pets.

My two female cats are scheduled to be spayed on May 20th. (They're both exclusively indoor cats.) I have no doubts or fears about it - I know it's the right thing to do!

-- posted by Lily1013

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» Rangifer - neutering

I find one of the hardest animals to convince people needs neutering is the domestic rabbit. Rabbits, like dogs and cats, are very overpopulated in the US. Anyone interested in adopting can contact their local chapter of the House Rabbit Society (www.rabbit.org) or, if you live near Utah, the Best Friends Animal Sanctuary (www.bestfriends.org) always has a variety for adoption. It has been estimated that 85% of unspayed female rabbits will get uterine cancer. Males are less prone to cancer, but neutering helps with litter training, aggression, and stress. Best of all, if you get your rabbits neutered, you can find a friend for them. Rabbits benefit a lot from companions, but they are too territorial to bond successfully if intact.

-- posted by Rangifer

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