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Spay Georgia What is SpayGeorgia?
SpayGeorgia, Inc. is an all-volunteer, non-profit
organization dedicated to promoting humane
treatment of all companion animals. SpayGeorgia's
goal is to reduce the number of unwanted dogs and
cats in Georgia through spaying and neutering. To
accomplish this goal, we provide low-cost spay/neuter
certificates and a variety of education programs.
SpayGeorgia, Inc. is an all-volunteer, non-profit
organization dedicated to promoting humane
treatment of all companion animals. SpayGeorgia's
goal is to reduce the number of unwanted dogs and
cats in Georgia through spaying and neutering. To
accomplish this goal, we provide low-cost spay/neuter
certificates and a variety of education programs.
Athens Regional Veterinary
Services
1711 Mars Hill Rd.
Watkinsville, Ga. 30677
For Frequently asked Questions click
HERE
Services
1711 Mars Hill Rd.
Watkinsville, Ga. 30677
For Frequently asked Questions click
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By making sure that your pet can't have puppies or kittens, you'll have peace of mind that his or her offspring won't
be euthanized in an animal shelter.
Many people are surprised to learn that nationwide more than 3 million cats and dogs are euthanized in shelters.
You might think that these are animals born in the streets or there is something "wrong" with them. But often they
are the offspring of cherished family pets, even purebreds. Maybe someone's dog or cat got out just that one time or
maybe the litter was intentional, but efforts to find enough good homes failed.
Still the result is homeless animals that have to be euthanized because there are more dogs and cats entering
shelters than there are people willing to provide them with loving care. Even if you do find homes for your pet's
puppies or kittens, that means there are fewer homes available to take in other pets from shelters. Spay/neuter is
the only permanent, 100-percent effective method of birth control for dogs and cats.
Help your community … and yourself
Homeless animals may get into trash containers, defecate in the neighborhood and bite or attack. Spaying or
neutering your pet means that your animal and its potential offspring won't contribute to the population of unwanted
pets.
You can also enjoy your spayed or neutered pet more. Female pets that have been spayed do not go into heat. You
won't have the mess that comes with the female reproductive cycle or the boisterous, noisy male suitors. Spaying
and neutering may also reduce the risk of certain health problems, offering you more years with your beloved dog or
cat.
Safe and effective
Licensed veterinarians perform the spay or neuter operation while the pet is under anesthesia. Depending on your
pet's age, size and health, he or she will stay at your veterinarian's office for a few hours or a few days. Depending
upon the procedure, your pet may need stitches removed. Your veterinarian can fully explain spay and neuter
procedures to you. If you have a new puppy or kitten, don't wait! Pets can become parents sooner than you think.
Early age spay/neuter is safe and effective, so talk with your veterinarian at your pet's first visit.
Financial assistance may be available
Spay or neuter surgery carries a one-time cost that is relatively small when you consider the benefits. It's a small
price to pay to make sure your pet's offspring aren't euthanized. For pets living in homes with limited income,
reduced cost procedures may be available. Humane societies work with veterinarians to offer subsidized and
affordable spay and neuter services in veterinarians offices, in specialized clinics and even in customized mobile
units that bring safe, effective spaying and neutering into specific neighborhoods.
It's not just for dogs and cats!
When being conscientious about the pet overpopulation, don't forget to spay or neuter your pet rabbit. Rabbits
reproduce faster than dogs or cats and often end up in shelters where they must be euthanized. Spaying or
neutering rabbits can reduce hormone-driven behavior such as lunging, mounting, spraying and boxing. Spaying
females can prevent ovarian, mammary and uterine cancers, which can be prevalent in mature females.
Millions of pet deaths each year are a tragedy—but it can be solved. By spaying and neutering your pet,
you can be an important part of the solution. Contact your veterinarian today and be sure to let your
family and friends know that they should do the same.
be euthanized in an animal shelter.
Many people are surprised to learn that nationwide more than 3 million cats and dogs are euthanized in shelters.
You might think that these are animals born in the streets or there is something "wrong" with them. But often they
are the offspring of cherished family pets, even purebreds. Maybe someone's dog or cat got out just that one time or
maybe the litter was intentional, but efforts to find enough good homes failed.
Still the result is homeless animals that have to be euthanized because there are more dogs and cats entering
shelters than there are people willing to provide them with loving care. Even if you do find homes for your pet's
puppies or kittens, that means there are fewer homes available to take in other pets from shelters. Spay/neuter is
the only permanent, 100-percent effective method of birth control for dogs and cats.
Help your community … and yourself
Homeless animals may get into trash containers, defecate in the neighborhood and bite or attack. Spaying or
neutering your pet means that your animal and its potential offspring won't contribute to the population of unwanted
pets.
You can also enjoy your spayed or neutered pet more. Female pets that have been spayed do not go into heat. You
won't have the mess that comes with the female reproductive cycle or the boisterous, noisy male suitors. Spaying
and neutering may also reduce the risk of certain health problems, offering you more years with your beloved dog or
cat.
Safe and effective
Licensed veterinarians perform the spay or neuter operation while the pet is under anesthesia. Depending on your
pet's age, size and health, he or she will stay at your veterinarian's office for a few hours or a few days. Depending
upon the procedure, your pet may need stitches removed. Your veterinarian can fully explain spay and neuter
procedures to you. If you have a new puppy or kitten, don't wait! Pets can become parents sooner than you think.
Early age spay/neuter is safe and effective, so talk with your veterinarian at your pet's first visit.
Financial assistance may be available
Spay or neuter surgery carries a one-time cost that is relatively small when you consider the benefits. It's a small
price to pay to make sure your pet's offspring aren't euthanized. For pets living in homes with limited income,
reduced cost procedures may be available. Humane societies work with veterinarians to offer subsidized and
affordable spay and neuter services in veterinarians offices, in specialized clinics and even in customized mobile
units that bring safe, effective spaying and neutering into specific neighborhoods.
It's not just for dogs and cats!
When being conscientious about the pet overpopulation, don't forget to spay or neuter your pet rabbit. Rabbits
reproduce faster than dogs or cats and often end up in shelters where they must be euthanized. Spaying or
neutering rabbits can reduce hormone-driven behavior such as lunging, mounting, spraying and boxing. Spaying
females can prevent ovarian, mammary and uterine cancers, which can be prevalent in mature females.
Millions of pet deaths each year are a tragedy—but it can be solved. By spaying and neutering your pet,
you can be an important part of the solution. Contact your veterinarian today and be sure to let your
family and friends know that they should do the same.
Articles below are reprinted courtesy of The Humane Society of the United States.
Disclaimer:The Humane Society of the United States is not affliated with Art for Paws in any way and does not endorse Art for Paws.
The Humane Society of the United States has given permission to Art for Paws to reprint their articles.
The Humane Society of the United States has given permission to Art for Paws to reprint their articles.
| Myths and Facts About Spaying and Neutering MYTH: My pet will get fat and lazy. FACT: The truth is that most pets get fat and lazy because their owners feed them too much and don't give them enough exercise. MYTH: It's better to have one litter first. FACT: Medical evidence indicates just the opposite. In fact, the evidence shows that females spayed before their first heat are typically healthier. Many veterinarians now sterilize dogs and cats as young as eight weeks of age. Check with your veterinarian about the appropriate time for these procedures. MYTH: My children should experience the miracle of birth. FACT: Even if children are able to see a pet give birth—which is unlikely, since it usually occurs at night and in seclusion—the lesson they will really learn is that animals can be created and discarded as it suits adults. Instead, it should be explained to children that the real miracle is life and that preventing the birth of some pets can save the lives of others. MYTH: But my pet is a purebred. FACT: So is at least one out of every four pets brought to animal shelters around the country. There are just too many dogs and cats—mixed breed and purebred. MYTH: I want my dog to be protective. FACT: Spaying or neutering does not affect a dog's natural instinct to protect home and family. A dog's personality is formed more by genetics and environment than by sex hormones. MYTH: I don't want my male dog or cat to feel like less of a male. FACT: Pets don't have any concept of sexual identity or ego. Neutering will not change a pet's basic personality. He doesn't suffer any kind of emotional reaction or identity crisis when neutered. MYTH: But my dog (or cat) is so special, I want a puppy (or kitten) just like her. FACT: A dog or cat may be a great pet, but that doesn't mean her offspring will be a carbon copy. Professional animal breeders who follow generations of bloodlines can't guarantee they will get just what they want out of a particular litter. A pet owner's chances are even slimmer. In fact, an entire litter of puppies or kittens might receive all of a pet's (and her mate's) worst characteristics. MYTH: It's too expensive to have my pet spayed or neutered. FACT: The cost of spaying or neutering depends on the sex, size, and age of the pet, your veterinarian's fees, and a number of other variables. But whatever the actual price, spay or neuter surgery is a one-time cost—a relatively small cost when compared to all the benefits. It's a bargain compared to the cost of having a litter and ensuring the health of the mother and litter; two months of pregnancy and another two months until the litter is weaned can add up to significant veterinary bills and food costs if complications develop. Most importantly, it's a very small price to pay for the health of your pet and the prevention of the births of more unwanted pets. MYTH: I'll find good homes for all the puppies and kittens. FACT: You may find homes for all of your pet's litter. But each home you find means one less home for the dogs and cats in shelters who need good homes. Also, in less than one year's time, each of your pet's offspring may have his or her own litter, adding even more animals to the population. The problem of pet overpopulation is created and perpetuated one litter at a time. |
Number of cats and dogs entering shelters each year:
6-8 million (HSUS estimate)
Number of cats and dogs euthanized by shelters each year:
3-4 million (HSUS estimate)
Number of cats and dogs adopted from shelters each year:
3-4 million (HSUS estimate)
Number of cats and dogs reclaimed by owners from shelters
each year:
Between 600,000 and 750,000—30 percent of dogs and 2-5
percent of cats entering shelters (HSUS estimate)
Number of animal shelters in the United States:
Between 4,000 and 6,000 (HSUS estimate)
Percentage of dogs in shelters who are purebred:
25 percent (HSUS estimate)
Average number of litters a fertile cat can produce in one year: 3
Average number of kittens in a feline litter: 4-6
Average number of litters a fertile dog can produce in one year:
2
Average number of puppies in a canine litter: 6-10
Unless otherwise indicated, statistics provided by The National
Council on Pet Population, Study and Policy.
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| Excerpts from "Spay or Neuter your Pet" a brochure from Best Friends. |
Will my pet become fat?
Just like people, pets
become overweight
when they eat too much
and/or exercise too
little. An appropriate
diet and sufficient
activity will keep your
pet slender and healthy.
Just like people, pets
become overweight
when they eat too much
and/or exercise too
little. An appropriate
diet and sufficient
activity will keep your
pet slender and healthy.
Isn’t it healthier for my pet to have
one litter?
Medical evidence indicates just
the opposite. In fact, the evidence
shows that females spayed before
their first heat are typically
healthier. Cats can go into heat
and get pregnant as early as five
months of age, so it’s important to
spay early.
one litter?
Medical evidence indicates just
the opposite. In fact, the evidence
shows that females spayed before
their first heat are typically
healthier. Cats can go into heat
and get pregnant as early as five
months of age, so it’s important to
spay early.
More from Best Friends:
But, what if I want my kids to
have the experience of
raising puppies or kittens?
Contact your local shelter or
rescue group and ask if you
can sign up as a foster family
for expectant or new mothers.
While most mothers prefer not
to have an audience while they
are actually giving birth, your
family may be able to play an
invaluable role as a foster
family for newborn puppies or
kittens.
So, make an appointment
today with your veterinarian to
spay or neuter your pets. They’
ll be happier, and so will you!
But, what if I want my kids to
have the experience of
raising puppies or kittens?
Contact your local shelter or
rescue group and ask if you
can sign up as a foster family
for expectant or new mothers.
While most mothers prefer not
to have an audience while they
are actually giving birth, your
family may be able to play an
invaluable role as a foster
family for newborn puppies or
kittens.
So, make an appointment
today with your veterinarian to
spay or neuter your pets. They’
ll be happier, and so will you!
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