Why Spay/Neuter?

The top 10 reasons to spay and neuter companion animals are:

•  Help end pet overpopulation
Given up to 3 to 5 million companion animals are euthanized yearly        
in the United States, spaying and neutering is considered the #1 way to help stop pet overpopulation and unnecessary euthanizations.

•  Less disease
Animals that are sterilized are known to acquire fewer reproductive diseases and are said to be generally healthier than those that are not.

•  Less mess
Unsterilized animals may mark territory inside by urinating much more often and uncontrollably, spraying, or bleeding, depending on the species and gender.

•  Less aggression
Sterilized animals on the whole show markedly less aggression.

•  Less car accidents
Pet owners may not realize that the chance of car accidents increases significantly with un-fixed animals because they have a much stronger tendency to roam in order to mate.

•  More trainable
Sterilized pets are often more focused, and thereby more trainable.

•  Less running away
Unsterilized animals have a much stronger desire to roam to find other animals with which to mate.

•  Free homes for the homeless
Allowing animals to breed, whether planned or not, guarantees the euthanization of animals in shelters.  Even if the pet owner finds homes for the new litter, shelter animals are euthanized because the homes that might have otherwise been available are now unavailable.

•  More comfortable
Animals that are not sterilized undergo constant frustration and discomfort because they are not able to fulfill their sexual desire and need.  Because animals can smell long distances away but are not necessarily free to roam, they undergo ongoing discomfort and are frustrated by not being able to gain access to animals with whom to mate.

•  Live longer/healthier
Research show that companion animals that are sterilized tend to live longer and healthier, and tend to be happier, more content, and more comfortable.

Misconceptions that sterilized pets become fat and lazy are exactly that - myths.  Animals that become fat and lazy tend to result from not enough exercise, attention, and too much food.

The benefits of spaying and neutering are many, and SNAC offers  affordable and accessible ways for animal welfare organizations and the public to enjoy these benefits.

 

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