• Spaying or neutering a pet can help it live a longer, healthier life. Research has proved that spayed or neutered pets are less likely to develop reproductive-related health problems such as ovarian and testicular cancer. In fact, many believe that the earlier in life a dog or cat is altered, the better.

• Without the urge to mate, a companion animal is more likely to focus on on its guardian which provides a closer bond with the pet.

• Pets who get out and look for a mate faces the dangers of getting hit by a car, getting into a fight with another animal and being exposed to a disease from another animal.

• Spaying or neutering a pet also helps to eliminate the pet overpopulation problem. Nationwide, the annual kill rate has dropped from 23 million in 1970 to 4.2 million today.

• Even if you all of the puppies or kittens a pet may have are placed , there is no guarantee those animals won't reproduce.

• Most animal control agencies offer reduced licensing fees for altered pets.

• Spaying or neutering is affordable! There are many low-cost clinics and programs available; speak to your local shelter or rescue.

Only one animal out of every three born in the U.S.A. gets a good home. Due to lack of I.D., only 2-3% of shelter cats are ever claimed by their owners.

Accidental births (I meant to get Muffin spayed/neutered, but I just ran out of time) are the MAIN CONTRIBUTORS to the animal over population problem.

The ONLY way to stop overpopulation is to spay/neuter your pets. It is a simple, inexpensive procedure. You can find low cost services at your local animal shelter, S.P.C.A. or any rescue group.