Spay / Neuter
Why spay or neuter your pets?
- Animals that have been spayed or neutered are less likely to roam or exhibit more aggressive or territorial behaviors. Spaying and neutering can result in a more affectionate and well socialized pet.
- They have a significantly decreased risk for certain types of cancer.
- It is the right thing to do! Every year, there are more than 33,000 unwanted animals that are euthanized in the Greater Cincinnati area due to a lack of homes.
Do your part! Spay or neuter your pet
Over 70,000 puppies and kittens are born in the US each day and over half those litters are unintended. Millions of these unwanted, innocent dogs and cats are left to fend for themselves. Many are left on the streets or abused or neglected. Unfortunately, some of these dogs and cats that end up in shelters are not adopted and can end up being euthanized.
The Solution is Simple.
The solution is simple, spay and neuter your dogs and cats. This significantly reduces the number of animals that end up in shelters. Each year, Peppermint Pig pays for the spay and neuters of hundreds of dogs and cats in order to reduce the chance of overpopulation.
Cat overpopulation is a massive issue for shelters and rescues across the nation. There are simply too many cats for available homes to take care of. On average, a cat has 1 to 8 kittens per little are can have up to 3 litters per year. During their reproductive life, one female cat can have more than 100 kittens. Cat populations can rise exponentially if left unchecked.
Peppermint Pig is happy to help cover spay or neuter surgeries to animals in our community whose owners qualify based on their situation. To be considered for help with a spay or neuter, please come in person to our Peppermint Pig Thrift and Gift Store and speak to our director. Thank you for taking the first step in reducing pet overpopulation!
Spay / Neuter Myths
Fact: Not true! There is no information to prove this claim. In fact, the best time to spay your dog or cat is before her first heat. It’s better for her to be spayed at a young age because spaying prevents uterine infections that often occur later in her life. Spaying also reduces the incidence of breast cancer, and eliminates unwanted crowds of males from bothering her. Having a litter does not provide any health benefit for the dog or cat, but it does create puppies or kittens that need homes.
Fact: Puppies and kittens who are as young as 8 weeks old can be spayed or neutered, as long as they weigh at least two pounds. And spaying before a female’s first heat is almost guaranteed to prevent breast tumors.
Fact: Dogs usually only come into heat twice a year, but there can be exceptions. And cats usually come into heat and can get pregnant while they are nursing.
Fact: Brothers and sisters can, and often do, breed with each other. And parents can breed with their babies.