We neutered our dog - it was one of the conditions of the rescue centre when we adopted him. I don’t think neutering is really a controversial topic over here in the UK, as it’s seen as the responsible thing to do. That’s not to say that there aren’t plenty of irresponsible people about though - the rescue centres are always busy.
Spaying animals agreed. One adopted had 3 babies. Two died. One lived but returned to be feral, untrained. The mother got spayed lived years and got hit by a passing car. All cats adopted were spayed and lived lives until feline leukemia took them away. Vet never told me they could be vaccinated.
People like to complain and criticize others. It's not illegal. And it also doesn't matter one bit.
As far as good/bad, I'm aware of the opinion that certain animals are statistically healthier if they are not fixed too quickly, i.e. for females you wait until they have a heat cycle or two. I'm not aware how strong the science is, and how much it varies from breed to breed.
But that's just more information to consider, if it matters to the person, for one of the first few thousand points made above :-)
Lol, thank you, Donn!! I like your reasons lol. For big livestock dogs like Beebe, they do recommend that you wait until their bodies have fully matured at 18-24mos. Beebe will be 4 next month, so it was definitely time.
Thank you so much for taking the time to read and comment!🙏
I am definitely an advocate of spaying and neutering. Not just to control the pet population but it is also important to do so for the animal's health. Female animals are prone to a whole host of reproductive issues if left to just go in and out of heat without ever breeding. I can't believe in this day and age there were people out there giving you a hard time about having your dog spayed.
Sorry you experienced negative and unhelpful comments on your decision as a responsible pet owner. Ridiculous that people have to opine on such things in a world with far bigger problems to get excited about. Well done on the read making too!
I spay/neuter sll if my pets for many reasons. First, make pets get testicular cancer unless they breed. Females attract so many unwanted males, and unplanned pregnancies. It saddens me that more people do not understand this: Look at the damn shelters/rescues people ! This is unsustainable in the year 2024. I cannot believe people still do not understand this I actually do not know the reasons for spaying/neutering farm animals, but it’s nunya. I’m sure there are valid reasons. Maybe the concern of inbreeding ??? And my final comment: I grew up on a country road. About once a year. A car stopped in front of the house. Heard a door slam and car takes off. A dog stood in the road for DAYS waiting for its master to come back. Nuff said all you people that don’t get it ! Sincerely, Holly
We neutered our dog - it was one of the conditions of the rescue centre when we adopted him. I don’t think neutering is really a controversial topic over here in the UK, as it’s seen as the responsible thing to do. That’s not to say that there aren’t plenty of irresponsible people about though - the rescue centres are always busy.
I'm glad that it's more commonplace over there. I always saw it as the responsible thing too.
Thank you for taking time to read and comment!🙏
Spaying animals agreed. One adopted had 3 babies. Two died. One lived but returned to be feral, untrained. The mother got spayed lived years and got hit by a passing car. All cats adopted were spayed and lived lives until feline leukemia took them away. Vet never told me they could be vaccinated.
Awwe sorry to hear that your kitties lives were cut short that way, Richard! Thank you so much for taking the time to read and comment!
Animals are treasures. Open hearts with gold to give in return for taking care of them.
1. It's your choice to spay or neuter.
2. It's your choice to spay or neuter.
3 It's your choice to spay or neuter.
4. - thousands, ditto.
People like to complain and criticize others. It's not illegal. And it also doesn't matter one bit.
As far as good/bad, I'm aware of the opinion that certain animals are statistically healthier if they are not fixed too quickly, i.e. for females you wait until they have a heat cycle or two. I'm not aware how strong the science is, and how much it varies from breed to breed.
But that's just more information to consider, if it matters to the person, for one of the first few thousand points made above :-)
Not that I have an opinion or anything.
Lol, thank you, Donn!! I like your reasons lol. For big livestock dogs like Beebe, they do recommend that you wait until their bodies have fully matured at 18-24mos. Beebe will be 4 next month, so it was definitely time.
Thank you so much for taking the time to read and comment!🙏
I am definitely an advocate of spaying and neutering. Not just to control the pet population but it is also important to do so for the animal's health. Female animals are prone to a whole host of reproductive issues if left to just go in and out of heat without ever breeding. I can't believe in this day and age there were people out there giving you a hard time about having your dog spayed.
Sorry you experienced negative and unhelpful comments on your decision as a responsible pet owner. Ridiculous that people have to opine on such things in a world with far bigger problems to get excited about. Well done on the read making too!
That should be bread making 🙄
I spay/neuter sll if my pets for many reasons. First, make pets get testicular cancer unless they breed. Females attract so many unwanted males, and unplanned pregnancies. It saddens me that more people do not understand this: Look at the damn shelters/rescues people ! This is unsustainable in the year 2024. I cannot believe people still do not understand this I actually do not know the reasons for spaying/neutering farm animals, but it’s nunya. I’m sure there are valid reasons. Maybe the concern of inbreeding ??? And my final comment: I grew up on a country road. About once a year. A car stopped in front of the house. Heard a door slam and car takes off. A dog stood in the road for DAYS waiting for its master to come back. Nuff said all you people that don’t get it ! Sincerely, Holly