Spaying

Thousands of dogs and cats are born in Oregon every year, and it’s impossible for us to care for all of them. Many starve to death or live a life filled with disease. You can help reduce the number of unwanted animals by spaying your pet. Not only does altering your pet keep it from producing unwanted offspring, it also:

• Reduces the risk of mammary cancer
• Reduces the risk of hormonal problems
• Makes the pet less likely to roam and get in fights
• Eliminates heat cycles

Neutering

Of the nearly 90,000 dogs and cats taken to Oregon’s animal shelters 50% of them are put to sleep. Pet overpopulation is a sad, unhealthy, and costly problem. Not only does altering your pet keep it from producing unwanted offspring, it also:

• Reduces the risk of prostate problems and tumors
• Makes your pet less likely to roam and get in fights
• Decreases urine odor in males
• Reduces marking behavior