Neutering

The process of ending animal overpopulation will require the whole community coming together and spaying/neutering their pets. Even with the Caldwell shelter advertising, people will still ignore. The new addition to the shelter will begin right away. The goal would be to finish the extra room within a year. The foster system could also be implemented right away…

“The cost of spaying or neutering a pet is less than the cost of raising puppies or kittens for a year. The cost of spaying or neutering a pet is less than the cost of raising puppies or kittens for a year.” So, if you can’t afford to raise 4-6 puppies or kittens for a year or more then you can afford to have your pet spayed.…

Many veterinarians suggest spaying or neutering pets so that the animals do not have an offspring. However, many people do not think spaying or neutering their animals is that important. Unfortunately, animals can get life threatening diseases from not being spayed or neutered. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, “Spaying eliminates heat cycles and reduces the unwanted behaviors that may lead to owner frustration. Neutering reduces the breeding instinct in males and makes…

"We have gotten so good a spaying and neutering up here in the Northeast that a lot of organizations have a difficult time meeting the demand for dogs where particularly in the Southeast, spaying and neutering isn't robust so ultimately those shelters end up being overcrowded," explains Geroy. The 13 dogs are both puppies and adults. "We have to put a great deal of resources…

IM - allaboutcatsonline.com - Blog - Caring For a Kitten Becoming Comfortable in New Surroundings Kittens often become confused and stressed about being separated from their mother and siblings, so they may become fearful and attempt to hide. It is important for all family members to go slow and gentle with the new kitty. Make sure the kitten has a soft bed that is away from household traffic until they feel safe. Allow the kitten to explore their new surroundings room-by-room and make sure you…

Dogs have been man's best friend for more than 15,000 years but some experts believe that it is time for some breeds, like the pitbull, to be banned. Banning aggressive dog breeds has been the spotlight of controversy for years. Pit bulls have been bred to be fighting or ¨guard¨ dogs(New York Times1). Some breeds of dogs have been proven to show a higher tendency for aggression(New York Times1). Dogs are a vital part of people’s lives and don't want a part of their family to be taken from them…

is entirely volunteer run and has no paid staff on hand. Phelps County Animal Welfare League supports their spay/neuter initiatives through their voucher program and sponsoring of animals at the Rolla Animal Shelter. PCAWL believes spaying and neutering is vital to the growing population of unwanted animals. Their voucher program focuses on those who cannot otherwise afford to spay and neuter their pets or local strays. They have three categories for low-income vouchers: 1. Fall below a…

great deal more than altered cats.” (Spayusa) http://www.spayusa.org/benefits.php Of course, having your pet spayed or neutered is the choice of the pets owner. But should it be? There could be laws put in place to have all pet spaying/ neutering mandatory. “In California, in 2008, municipal shelters reporting to the California Department of Public Health took in 833,304 dogs and cats. Of those, 429,987, or 51%, were killed. That would be a sad enough number for the whole country but…

aggressive animals to controlling overpopulation. As animal overpopulation rises, the US government needs to state regulations to enforce the use of spaying, neutering, and education to slow the incoming number of animals so that animal euthanasia will no longer be necessary. Animal…

Sierra Back My dream job would be to help animals and ultimately save the lives of animals, which would be done as a Veterinarian. There are many characteristics that I attain that would make me fit for this job and I can accurately explain how and why they are important to be a veterinarian. A veterinarian is a person who is qualified to perform procedures on animals that are injured or sick. I would like to be a small animal veterinarian which means I would work with cats, dogs and other…