Pekee Animal Rescue Spay&Neuter

 

The Pekee Animal Rescue is Working Hard to Prevent Pet Overpopulation

Pet overpopulation is a serious problem which results in homeless pets and shelter/rescue overcrowding. The problem can be combated in part by spaying and neutering.  The Pekee Animal Rescue spays and neuters all adopted animals before placement in their new homes. By performing this surgery to all adopted animals, we are able to ensure fewer future litters coming through our doors.

Why You Should Spay or Neuter Your Pet

Stopping pet overpopulation starts with you!


Spaying or neutering your pet is an important decision for pet owners. As animal lovers who value our pets, it is important to understand the impact of this decision.

 

It happens everywhere

In every community, in every state, there are homeless animals. In the U.S. as a whole, there are an estimated 6-8 million homeless animals entering animal shelters every year. About half of these animals are adopted, and tragically, the other half are euthanized. These are healthy, sweet pets who would have made great companions.

The number of homeless animals varies by state—in some states there are as many as 300,000 homeless animals euthanized in animal shelters every year. These are not the offspring of homeless "street" animals—these are the puppies and kittens of cherished family pets and even purebreds.

Not just for dogs and cats

When being conscientious about the pet overpopulation, don't forget to spay or neuter your pet rabbit. Rabbits reproduce faster than dogs or cats and often end up in shelters where they must be euthanized. Spaying or neutering rabbits can reduce hormone-driven behavior such as lunging, mounting, spraying and boxing. Spaying females can prevent ovarian, mammary and uterine cancers, which can be prevalent in mature females.

Myths and Facts about Spaying and Neutering

MYTH: Animals become fat and lazy after being spayed or neutered.
FACT: Sterilization does not cause an animal to become fat or lazy. Fat animals are usually overfed and under-exercised.

MYTH: It's better to spay a female animal after her first heat or after one Litter.
FACT: Animals as young as eight weeks of age can safely be spayed. Early spaying reduces the incidence of mammary (breast) cancer and eliminates diseases of the ovaries and uterus.

MYTH: Spaying or Neutering will change a pet's personality and behavior.
FACT: Neutering produces positive behavior changes. Neutering can reduce or even eliminate annoying spraying behavior in male cats. Neutered animals are less likely to roam and be hit by cars or attacked by other animals or cruel humans. Neutered cats fight less and are less likely to get abscesses or become infected with diseases like Feline Leukemia (FELV) or Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV).

MYTH: My pet is getting older, and I want another one just like him/her.
FACT: Every animal is unique. There will never be another animal exactly like Fido or Fluffy.

MYTH: I want my child to witness the miracle of birth.
FACT: Most animals give birth in the middle of the night, in a place of their choosing. A love of life and living things should not be taught at the expense of innocent animals.

MYTH: I can find homes for the entire litter, and make some money, too!
FACT: There are already far too many animals for sale to count on finding a buyer. For every animal that is placed, another dies somewhere else unwanted and abandoned. Add in the expense of raising a litter - food, vaccinations, stud fees, etc.- and the time involved, and any profits you may have imagined quickly disappear.

MYTH: Neutering my dog will make him less protective.
FACT: Neutering your dog may make him more protective of your family, since he is less likely to roam. Neutering also prevents testicular tumors, decreases the possibility of perianal tumors and hernias, and may prevent prostate problems later in life.


LOW COAST SPAY&NEUTER CLINICS

Low Cost Spay / Neuter Clinics

These clinics offer low cost spay/neuter services. Please contact the clinic directly for current fees, hours, and location.

http://www.mygreatergoodvet.com/Price_List.html


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