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My dog isn't spayed. Can I adopt a NEARR dog?

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NEARR does not require your dogs to be spayed or neutered. However, NEARR strongly recommends that you spay or neuter your pet as it decreases the number of homeless animals born each year and can prevent certain types of cancer.
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I want to adopt a NEARR dog, but I have children. How do I know the dog can live with children?

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We will not place any dog who was originally a stray in a home with children. We will place a dog who was surrendered by his/her owner and was known to be good with children, in a home with children. The NEARR dog must be of suitable size, energy level and temperament for the age/size of your children. We strongly feel that all retrievers, being very energetic and intelligent dogs, benefit immensely from obedience training.
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I don't have a fenced in yard. Can I still adopt a NEARR dog?

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If there are children under 6 years old in the household and you are interested in adopting a dog under 4 years old, you must have a fenced-in yard. Retrievers can be big, bouncy, and mouthy dogs, and can unintentionally hurt small children. A fenced in yard allows a "time-out" space for a dog that really needs to run and play. If you are interested in an older dog, fencing requirements are determined on a case-by-case basis.
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Why do I have to have the dog I already have spayed if the dog I want to adopt is neutered?

FAQ - Policies & Procedures
We really would like to see homelessness end. We would like not to be doing what we do. If more people would spay and neuter, it would go a long way towards stopping pet overpopulation, making animals happier and healthier, and saving taxpayers money. We tirelessly preach the importance of spaying and neutering. If we were to allow one of our pets to be adopted into a home where there lived an unaltered pet, to us that would not be practicing what we preach.
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Why should I have to have an animal spayed or neutered when I adopt from Animal Care and Control?

Pinal County AC&C - [Frequently Asked Questions]
Arizona State requires that all shelters who do adoptions have a sterilization program in effect. The problem of stray and unwanted animals can only be reduced by eliminating unwanted litters of puppies and kittens. Pinal County requires almost every adopted animal to go directly to a veterinarian for sterilization before it ever goes to its new home.
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How do I adopt a dog from you ?

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Foster Homes: Georgia state law requires certain standards, the most important of which is that all dogs adopted from a public shelter must be spayed or neutered. We adhere to that standard rigorously. With very rare exceptions, a dog you adopt from a Purebred Rescue foster home will already have had the procedure when you get it; if it has not, the operation must be performed within a period of thirty days from the date of the adoption.
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Why should I adopt a dog from the animal shelter?

Frequently Asked Questions - Dog Training Tips
Many wonderful pets can be found at the animal shelter. Colleen, being the founder of National Dog Day and National Cat Day (among others), a holiday that has saved thousands of pets from certain death, believes in adopting from the shelter and rescue groups, as there are so many wonderful dogs, cats, horses, birds and other pets looking for forever homes. Coast to coast dog behavior consultations & dog training, cat behavior, pet friendly interior design,
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What are the requirements and restrictions on my dog if it is not spayed or neutered?

LouisvilleKy.gov - Animal Ordinances - Animal Ordinance FAQ
If your dog was not previously licensed you will need to get an Unaltered Dog Permit. The cost is $50. This provision of the ordinance will become effective April 5, 2007. We strongly recommend that you spay or neuter your dog if you are not a breeder, or involved in other activities that would dissuade you from doing so. If you are in your own yard with your puppy or dog the animals should either be confined in a secure enclosure or accompanied by the owner and under his/her direct control.
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Should I have my dog spayed?

Millhopper Veterinary Medical Center in Florida
There are no predictable behavior changes in the female dog or cat after ovariohysterectomy. Male dogs, however, often become less dominant and aggressive with other dogs and roam less after neutering. Male cats generally do less territorial fighting and roam less, which dramatically increases their life span. There are many solid health reasons for spaying and neutering our pets. Early spaying prevents mammary cancer and a uterine disease called pyometra.
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My dog isn't spayed - what if she should come in season during the class session?

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Intact dogs will of course find the group activity a bit more distracting than spayed or neutered dogs. An in-season female can turn a male's brain to mush in an instant and add an element to the classroom that can be a bit trying for all concerned (and successive classes for days afterward.) So if your dog comes into season, she will need to postpone her class until the next session, and we strongly advocate spaying and neutering! A typical estrus cycle lasts 27 days.
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what age can I have my dog spayed or neutered?

Valley Cottage Animal Hospital Veterinarians: Rockland Count...
We recommend that the pet be at least 5 months of age. It is not necessary or recommended to allow females to experience an estrus cycle. Spaying and neutering at the age of 5 months greatly reduces the chances of any medical or behavioral problems such as mammary tumors, testicular tumors, inappropriate urination and aggression.
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Why should I have my female dog/cat spayed?

Delmar Animal Hospital, Delmar NY
We recommend that all mixed breed pets be spayed. Purebred animals that are not being used for breeding or for show should also be spayed. Spaying a female dog or cat involves the surgical removal of the uterus and ovaries. The primary benefit to spaying your pet is to eliminate their ability to have puppies or kittens.
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When can I get my dog or cat Spayed/Neutered?

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We recommend having your pet spayed/neutered at 6 months of age. By 6 months all adult teeth should be in and the baby teeth should have fallen out. Sometimes, the baby teeth do not fall out and are retained behind the adult teeth. This can cause a lot of dental problems in the future, so while they are already anesthetized we like to pull the retained deciduous teeth.
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Isn't it a good idea for a dog to have one litter of puppies before she's spayed?

English Cocker Spaniel Puppies
There is no advantage in having a litter of puppies, plus you lose a great deal of the health benefits of having your female spayed. Why should I spay/neuter my pet? Unless you are planning on becoming a serious breeder, altering your pet is just plain practical. With females you no longer have the problem of keeping her confined every six months, and if done early before she ever comes in season, spaying practically guarantees she will not get mammary cancer.
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How much is it to adopt a dog or cat?

SPCA of Central Florida
the price includes spay/neuter surgery, preliminary shots, dewormer, physical exam, heartworm test for a dog and feline leukemia/feline AIDS test for a cat. PLEASE NOTE: As of September 1, 2007, the adoption fee (for all dogs and cats, regardless of age, breed, or size) will increase to $75. The increase will cover the cost of microchipping all adopted pets, along with the registration of the chip into a national database.
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Can I adopt a dog from another part of the Country?

CPCRN : Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. It is preferable for the adoptive family to travel to the foster home to adopt the dog. Occasionally, the adoptive family and the foster caregiver will each travel part of the way and meet in between at a specified location. Of course, this will depend upon the schedule of the foster caregiver and his/her ability to travel. Not all foster homes can travel to transport their foster dogs.
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Frequently Asked Questions | Default Category
Start by searching in the local shelter or local dog rescue group, youâ??ll find many pure breeds and mutts. Another great way to find adoptable dogs is by searching online in major dog adoption websites such as petfinder.com, or 1-800-save-a-pet.com.
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NorCal Aussie Rescue | Frequently Asked Questions
If you live in California, please go to the home page and click on Adopt. Fill out the Adoption Application completely and click on submit. Your application will be sent directly to Kim and all rescue representatives.
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What if my pet isn't spayed/neutered?

The Velvet Snout
Unspayed females are allowed to participate in daycare if they are not in heat. If they are in heat or come into heat during their stay at The Velvet Snout, they will be removed from the playgroup and placed into their suite where they will receive walks and individual attention. Unneutered males are taken on a case by case basis andare usually not allowed in playgroups but can board.
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Does my dog have to be spayed or neutered?

your dog. Spayed and neutered dogs are usually healthier and get along better with other dogs. top of page
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Why do you require that my dog be spayed or neutered?

Petopia ? Frequently Asked Questions
Any dog over the age of 7 months must be spayed or neutered. The main reason is that intact dogs are at greater risk of injury from other dogs. In a social environment, intact males are often viewed as threats by other dominant dogs. Intact females, whether in heat or not, may be picked on by other female dogs and male dogs will view her as an intact female and treat her as such.
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Camp LotsaDogs Day & Sleepover Camp for Dogs
Yes, all dogs must be spayed or neutered unless it's a pup up to age 8 months old that is not yet sexually mature.
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Can a dog or cat be spayed while in season?

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Yes, they may bleed a little more so it may take a little longer; extra risk and expense is usually minimal. It is recommended that they be spayed before their first heat.
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I have a female dog; is that spayed or neutered?

Spay Neuter Services of Indiana - Please save a life. Spay o...
Females, regardless of cat or dog, are spayed while males, again regardless of cat or dog, are neutered.
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Why Should I Have My Female Dog Spayed?

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Spaying offers several advantages. The female's heat periods result in about 2-3 weeks of vaginal bleeding. This can be quite annoying if your dog is kept indoors. Male dogs are attracted from blocks away and, in fact, seem to come out of the woodwork. They seem to go over, around, and through many doors or fences. Your dog will have a heat period about every six months. Spaying removes the uterus and the ovaries, and heat periods no longer occur.
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