Read below to find out some of the reasons why 
                                  it is so important to spay/neuter your pet.
 

The health and safety of our pets should be primary in our care for them. Currently, in El Paso County 60 animals a day are put to sleep.  This number is twice the national average.
Myth	Fact
Spaying and neutering is painful.	A general anesthetic is used for the procedure, and your pet can return to normal activity within 24 to 72 hours.
It is better to have one litter first.	Medical studies show that females spayed before their first heat live longer.  Healthier lives reduce risks of cancer.
My pet’s personality will change and will be less protective and responsive.	Your pet will become more responsive and reliable, easier to train, and will remain loyal.
My pet will become fat and lazy.	Lack of exercise and overeating will cause your pet to be overweight.
I do not want my male pet to feel less of a male.	Neutering will not change his basic personality. Only humans are gender aware.
But... my pet is a purebred	1 out of 4 animals in US shelters is purebred.  There are just too many animals for available homes.
Males do not give birth so, we do not need to neuter them.	"It takes two to tango." Male animals can impregnate many females each day.
Surgery for this procedure is expensive.	Many areas have low-cost or low-income programs. It costs taxpayers $100 to catch, feed, house, and destroy a homeless animal.
I will find good homes for all puppies and kittens.	It will be difficult to find good homes for most of the litters.
I have been meaning to do that but just can’t seem to find the time.	Spaying/neutering your pet only takes one phone call for an appointment and a trip to and from the vet.

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