S.N.I.P - Spay Neuter Incentive Program

ABOUT SPAYING/NEUTERING

Benefits of spaying and neutering
Spaying or neutering your pets prevents many diseases, increases life expectancy, cuts down on some bothersome behaviors, and helps the severe problem of pet overpopulation.

Benefits of Spaying/Neutering Your Female Pets:

Prevents pregnancy
Eliminates the heat cycle and attraction of male dogs
Spaying before the first heat eliminates the development of breast cancer later in life
Eliminates the chance of developing an infection of the uterus (pyometra)
Reduces incidence of uterine cancer
Reduces the inclination to roam or fight
Usually helps reduce aggression and increase affection
Dog license/registration fees are significantly cheaper

Benefits of Spaying/Neutering Your Male Pets:

Eliminates the chances of developing testicular cancer
Decreases the chances of developing prostate disease, prostate cancer, and hernias
Decreases the tendency to spray and mark territory
Reduces the inclination to roam or fight
Dog license/registration fees are significantly cheaper
Read statistics on the benefits of spaying/neutering your pet

SPAY/NEUTER LINKS

Low-cost spaying and neutering http://www.animaltrustees.org/ http://www.snapus.org	Mobile pet neutering http://www.emancipet.com/
Local organizations fighting the good fight: http://www.spayaustin.com/index.html http://www.geocities.com/~austinpetsaliv/	National network and information on spaying and neutering http://www.spayusa.org/
Local feral cat program (trap, neuter, return) http://www.austinferalcats.org/
The Top 10 Reasons people don't spay or neuter their pets, and how to counter their arguments: http://www.preventalitter.com/topten.htm

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