Why Neuter?

Reason Why People Don't Spay/Neuter

1. Just one litter and then we'll have her spayed.
   (Studies show these animals contribute to the pet overpopulation problem)
   
2. My pet doesn't run loose, it's always confined so he/she doesn't need to be fixed. 
   (Murphy's Law says otherwise.)
   
3. We intended to have her spayed but we kept putting it off. She got out one day and yada yada yada, now we have to find homes for the litter. 
   (Don't procrastinate! Make sure you have the surgery done before 5 mo. of age)
   
4. I want my children to witness the miracle of birth. 
   (Go to a Shelter and Have Them Witness the Tragedy of Death too)
   
5. My dog is so cute and a champion, there should be more of him/her. (Shelters are full of cute and unique dogs, most with only a few days to live.)
   
6. I can't afford it. (There are many low-cost programs. Ask you veterinarian or local animal shelter)
   
7. It's not natural. (Take a look at the barrels of dead pets at your local shelter and see if that's natural)
   
8. I just couldn't look my dog in the eye if I had him castrated. (Watch it, you're anthropomorphizing.)
   
9. A female dog or cat should have at least one litter for health reasons. (Medically, factually and ethically wrong. In fact, many health problems can be prevented with spay/neuter surgery)
   
10. Spaying/neutering my dog will make her/him fat and lazy. (Too much food and not enough exercise will make a pet fat and lazy.)
    
11. Fixing my pet will change its personality. (The primary influences on an animal's personality are the kindness and care with which it is raised.)