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INFORMATION FOR THE HEALTH OF YOUR PET
Most everyone loves cute, playful, little kittens
and gangly, rambunctious puppies, but a few people who allow their cats
and dogs to breed, don't realize that most of these innocent creatures
will end up being unwanted, and in an animal shelter.
UNALTERED PETS: THE PRICE & CONSEQUENCES
There are too many unwanted animals in this world without people
irresponsibly allowing more to be born. These people want guarantees and
promises that the animals will be adopted and blame us for what they
should have prevented in the first place. It's less expensive to have your
animals altered than to care for a pregnant/nursing animal and her litter.
Unfortunately, it is always the animals who have to pay the ultimate price
of irresponsible owners."
Having your pets spayed and neutered is the best thing you can do for both them and society. These are simple surgical procedures which are performed by veterinarians. Ultimately, spaying and neutering saves lives. As well, veterinarians will tell you that spaying female dogs when they are puppies will significantly reduce the risk of that pet getting various diseases later in life--especially cancer.
THE SCIENCE OF PETS
Scientific research has even shown that pets can have a healing influence;
many nursing homes and children's hospitals employ pet companions to give
patients and residents added energy and a sense of hope. When we adopt
animals, we take them into our families. With all the benefits of pet
ownership, as with any worth while relationship, we must keep in mind that
we owe our pets proper care, training, and companionship. The honeymoon of
new pet ownership must turn into a responsible and loving relationship. At
the SPCA, we are continually surprised by the number of pet adopters who
return pets after a few weeks--or days simply because the "cute
little cuddly" puppy, kitten, or hare, has become work and needs
basic training. If these same people had similar attitudes about children
(unfortunately, some do), few would ever keep them until they were out of
diapers. The SPCA encourages and supports pet adoption. We know from those
willing to truly "make pets into family," pet ownership offers
lasting rewards.
