Wednesday, February 23, 2011

“It's Spay Day!”

“It's Spay Day!”

It's Spay Day!

Posted: 21 Feb 2011 11:56 PM PST

Today is Spay Day, an annual campaign presented by The Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International and partnered with the Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association. The goal of Spay Day is a simple one: promote the spaying and neutering of pets in an effort to reduce animal overpopulation.

With hundreds of thousands of homeless pets in shelters, many of which are euthanized every day, there's no denying that pet overpopulation is a serious problem. My heart breaks for every shelter dog just waiting to be adopted. Like many animal lovers, I believe that the average household pet should spay or neutered.

I adore mystery mutts, but mixed breed dogs should NEVER be bred for any reason. The stray dog population is large enough to give anyone their pick of wonder-mutts. I also like many different purebred dogs, but I'd rather see breed enthusiasts getting their dogs from breed-specific rescue groups. However, I also support the right that dog owners have to make their own decisions about their dogs. I also appreciate all the excellent dog breeders out there doing it the right way. So, when it comes to spay/neuter time for puppies, I only ask that owners think about the pros and cons and make the best choice for everyone.

Should you spay or neuter your dog? Read the answer, then share your opinion with us.

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