Ten Worst Excuses To Not Spay or Neuter a Pet

1. Just one litter and then we'll have Fluffy spayed.
* Studies show that virtually the entire pet over population stems from "just one litter."

2. My dog doesn't run loose, so he doesn't need to be fixed.
* Murphy's law says otherwise.

3. We always find homes for the kittens/puppies.
* And that means that an equal number of kittens/puppies at the pound will be killed.

4. I want the children to witness the miracle of birth.
* Rent a video.

5. My dog is so cute and unique, there should be more of her.
* The shelters and pounds are full of cute and unique dogs.

6. It's not natural.
* There hasn't been anything natural about dogs since we began to develop breeds thousands of years ago.

7. I just couldn't look my dog in the eye if I had him castrated.
* No comment...

8. A female dog or cat should have at least one litter for health reasons.
* Medically, factually and ethically indefensible.

9. Neutering my dog will make him fat and lazy.
* Too much food and not enough exercise make a dog fat and lazy.

10. Fixing my pet will change his personality.
* The primary influences on an animal's personality are the kindness and care with which he is raised.

[Reprinted from a Dear Abbey column]

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