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What
do "spay" and "neuter" really mean?
Female dogs and cats are spayed by removing their reproductive
organs, and male dogs and cats are neutered by removing their testicles. In both cases the operation is performed while the
pet is under anesthesia. Depending on your pet's age, size, and health, he or she will stay at your
veterinarian's
office for a few hours or a few days. Depending upon the procedure, your pet may need stitches removed after a few days. Your
veterinarian can fully explain spay and neuter procedures to you and discuss with you the best age at which to sterilize your
pet.
Spaying
or Neutering Is Good for Your Pet
Spaying and neutering helps dogs and cats live longer, healthier
lives.
Spaying and neutering can eliminate or reduce the incidence of a number of health problems that can be very difficult
or expensive to treat.
Spaying eliminates the possibility of uterine or ovarian cancer and greatly reduces the incidence
of breast cancer, particularly when your pet is spayed before her first estrous cycle. Neutering eliminates testicular cancer
and decreases the incidence of prostate disease.
Spaying and neutering makes pets better, more
affectionate companions.
Neutering cats makes them less likely to spray and mark territory.
Spaying
a dog or cat eliminates her heat cycle. Estrus lasts an average of six to 12 days, often twice a year, in dogs and an average
of six to seven days, three or more times a year, in cats. Females in heat can cry incessantly, show nervous behavior, and
attract unwanted male animals. Unsterilized animals often exhibit more behavior and temperament problems than do those who
have been spayed or neutered. Spaying and neutering makes pets less likely to bite. Neutering makes pets less likely to roam
the neighborhood, run away, or get into fights.
Communities spend millions of dollars to control unwanted animals.
Irresponsible
breeding contributes to the problem of dog bites and attacks.
Animal shelters are overburdened with surplus animals. Stray
pets and homeless animals get into trash containers, defecate in public areas or on private lawns, and frighten or anger people
who have no understanding of their misery or needs.
Some stray animals also scare away or kill birds
and wildlife.
Spay or neuter surgery carries a one-time cost that is relatively small when one considers its benefits.
It's a small price to pay for the health of your pet and the prevention of more unwanted animals.
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Only animals that are adopted from the CITY POUND, (city pound animals
for adoption will be posted on site), come with a $40.00 spay/neuter voucher, to be used at any veterinarian clinic.
Adoptor must get the vet's approval to accept the voucher before surgery is done.
The voucher is then signed by the vet and returned to the RCHS at
P.O. Box 365, Falls City, NE, 68355 for payment.
If a voucher is given for adoption of a cat or dog under 6 months
of age, the voucher will be good for a year. If the cat or dog is a year old or more, the voucher will be good for 4
months.
Hearts United
in Auburn, NE provides a low cost spay/neuter service. For more information visit their website.
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Click on the photo below to view
a video made in honor of all the homeless animals. Then please, do what you can to end the suffering.... Have your pets spayed
or neutered. It really does make a difference!
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"I must
do something" always solves more problems than, "Something must be done."
Thank you for visiting the Humane Society
of Richardson County Inc.'s online shelter.
Please tell your friends about us!
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