Answer: Surgical sterilization (spay/neuter), requires technical expertise, equipment, and time and can only be provided by a licensed veterinarians. In many parts of the world, including parts of the US, veterinarians are not available for widespread, low-cost surgery. In addition, dogs and cats need time and a place to recover from surgery, which can present a challenge.

Answer: Efforts to control reproductive functions in pets non-surgically began around 1960, when oral contraceptives (“the pill”) became widely available for women. Since then, scientists in numerous countries have taken varying approaches to develop effective, permanent contraceptives for cats and dogs. A summary of past research efforts can be found in the attached document.

ANSWER: Yes, it is our goal that every animal is spayed or neutered prior to being adopted. Our new prices reflect the cost of the surgery. By doing this we hope to reduce the number of unwanted pets in the County. This offer only applies to animals adopted out from the shelter. Unfortunately, we cannot extend this offer to the general public.

Spaying a female (removing the ovaries and uterus) or neutering a male (removing the testicles) are veterinary procedures performed with the same general anesthesia used in human medicine. Both surgeries usually require minimal hospitalization. Neutering a male dog by 6 months of age prevents testicular cancer, prostate disease and hernias.

It is a great idea to spay or neuter your poodle. This is helpful for preventing unwanted pregnancies and male dog marking. Be sure you have a wonderful and trustworthy vet perform the surgery. Altering a pet requires anesthesia. Small animals can get overdosed and die. Ask lots of questions about the process, and make sure you feel comfortable with your vet before allowing him or her to anesthetize your pet.

Spaying or neutering your puppy will often encourage stronger bonding with the family as they are less concerned about finding a mate in life. Altering your dog prevents problems such as mammary and uterine cancer in females, and prostate and testicular cancer in males. It is safe to alter your dog any time from 6 months of age. It is assumed that anyone wishing to purchase a Ridgeback would have already given some thought to secure fencing. Ridgebacks in general are not prone to jump.

Yes. We recommend these surgeries for pets that are 4-6 months of age. Spays, neuters, and other surgical procedures are common services provided by MyVet of Tyler.

All our puppies sold as Pet quality are sold with a Spay/Neuter contract. The Buyer agrees to spay/neuter their puppy between 7 months and 11 months of age, with our preference being at 9 months of age. The Buyer will provide proof of the spay/neuter in the form of a certificate from their Veterinarian on the Veterinarian’s letterhead and signed by the Veterinarian before the puppy turns 12 months of age to Woodcrest Kennel LLC.

A dog or cat can be surgically altered at almost any age. Your veterinarian can advise you on the most appropriate time for your particular pet based upon its breed, age and physical condition.

Yes, unless the kitten is sold as a breeding quality show cat, the kitten will have to be neutered or spayed by your veterinarian. You can make arrangements to have your kitten neutered or spayed prior to getting it, for an additional cost. A limited number of unaltered breeder and show quality kittens are available to other breeders at higher cost. If you would like to show a kitten as a neuter, let us know and we will try to help you select the right show cat for you!

Every dog that comes through our rescue is spayed or neutered. There are too many homeless dogs and not enough good homes. A rescue dog should never be bred because there is no genetic history or family lineage to guarantee a healthy litter. Spaying and neutering also decreases the chance of many types of common cancers (mammary tumors and prostate cancer) and lessens behavioral problems.

The Town of Brookhaven requires that every dog/cat leaving the animal shelter be spayed or neutered to help control the stray dog/cat population.

to foster the spaying and neutering of dogs and cats for the purpose of reducing the population of unwanted animals in the State.” The Program consists of an Education component and a Local Spay/Neuter Assistance component.

A pregnancy may endanger your pet and bring major vet bills. Also, in the long run, indiscriminate breeding of pets may cause increased feral populations and euthanasias. Remember even kittens can start mating as early as six months. Unaltered cats and dogs have urges that can make them irritable and anxious. They may yowl or whine, fight with other cats, and/or destroy objects in the house. Whole male cats and dogs are more likely to roam, fight and spray indiscriminately.

No. These procedures must be performed by a veterinarian. We do not have veterinarians on staff at the Shelter.

The County of Newberry requires that every dog/cat leaving the animal shelter be spayed or neutered to help control the stray dog/cat population.

Answer: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is responsible for approving or denying approval for contraceptives for cats and dogs. The FDA requires minimum pre-approval use to determine safety and efficacy. In addition, limited testing may be involved in the earlier research and development stages. ACC&D, in general, embraces the basic principals of Reduce, Refine and Replace in regard to animal use.