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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. Adopter 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.
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 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.
