Spay/neuter
By AJoy2Shop
@AJoy2Shop (20)
United States
October 26, 2011 2:58pm CST
Why do so many delay or never spay/neuter cats? There are so many unwanted cats and kittens people need to take responsibility for having their cats "fixed." In our rural community so many think they can bring home a couple of kitties and turn them loose to catch mice and that's it. Those who do this find cat numbers increase rapidly and soon cats are looking to expand away from the over-populated home place to the surrounding homes. It doesn't take but a couple of years to have so many cats they can't do well...fleas, rabies, hungry cats, and more problems. The local rural humane centers are overloaded with kitties. Many have to be "put down." SPAY AND NEUTER PEOPLE!
5 responses
@kris182_2000 (5444)
• Canada
28 Oct 11
I have a male cat who's 9 years old and was just neutered. I've had him for a few years.
He was the only cat in the house, and he never went outside. I had no reason to have him neutered so I didn't.
However, when we brought in a stray, I had to have him neutered and her spayed.
We have several wild cats living outside, and I know the population will grow next year.
But I can't get all of them spayed/neutered, I simply don't have the time or resources to do so.
I only got one of them done, and I had brought him inside and got him vet care for an injury. I had him neutered, and then he was released back outside.
But these cats, they were dumped by someone, there were at least 5 of them that came from one house. The owner simply didn't care to have them anymore. And now I'm the one feeding them and looking at giving them some shelter for the winter.
Some people have their own reasoning behind not having their animals fixed.
@AJoy2Shop (20)
• United States
5 Nov 11
In doing a web search regarding feral cats' spay and neuter programs there are organizations that spay/neuter them just to keep cat populations down. They put a "nick" in the ear. This denotes it is a "wild" cat that has been "fixed."
@lilblondiemjd (857)
• United States
26 Oct 11
We spay and neuter our cats. Not only is it best for the kittens that may be homeless, but it's also good when they're domesticated because cats who aren't spayed and neutered spray all over the house. We have a cat who still sprays everywhere even after she's been spayed. The smell is awful. I know a lot of male cats do that especially when they don't get fixed. So getting your cats fixed may not only save some kittens, but it'll probably save your furniture too!
@AJoy2Shop (20)
• United States
28 Oct 11
In addition, spay/neutering cats improves their disposition. Male cats typically have a short life-span if they are not "fixed" because they frequently get into fights with other males. Spraying or marking their territory is more likely with a male. Often neutering at an early age will eliminate the problem or greatly lessen it. We have a male that "marks" his area, but only does it outside. If he weren't neutered, I am sure he would be a problem with spaying to mark everything--inside or out. Females not spayed spend a great deal of their time in heat, pregnant, or caring for a litter.
@Shar19 (8231)
• United States
26 Oct 11
There could be a couple of reason why people will not spay or neuter their pets. One could be that they just don't have the money to spend to have it done. The other reason is that they probably think that they will breed the pets to make some money in selling the kittens and/or puppies. We have always gotten all of our pets spayed and neutered. There are too many homeless animals out there in the world already.
@AJoy2Shop (20)
• United States
28 Oct 11
Their are low cost spay/neuter programs in most communities. A good place to start is an online search, local vet, or humane society. I know of no one selling cats or kittens in our area. We are over-run with local cats in these parts and the shelters have many more than can be placed. Thankfully some people do spay/neuter :)
@stary1 (6612)
• United States
26 Oct 11
AJoy2Shop
You raised an important and serious topic. I think some just wrongly 'don't get around to it' until it's too late. That is not right and more and more campaigns should be brought front and center because so many animals are suffering through human carelessness.
@AJoy2Shop (20)
• United States
28 Oct 11
Cats can be spayed or neutered at 4 months. Those who are in financial hardship should contact local vet or humane society for any low cost programs available in their community.
@melindasaysrawr (36)
• United States
26 Oct 11
I agree, and not just with cats. All animals should be spayed and neutered! There's too many unwanted and unloved animals for us to be putting more out there.
