Dogs From Animal Shelters

The ten worst excuses not to spay or neuter a pet are:

History Of Dogs'' Or Maybe Wolves''?
ORIGIN
Do you know that the adorable little puppy you bought home last week could possibly be a descendent of a .....
1. Just one litter and then we'll have Fluffy spayed.
   (Studies show that virtually the entire pet overpopulation stems from the "just one litter mentality.)
   
   
2. My dog doesn't run loose, so he doesn't need to be fixed.
   (Murphy's Law says otherwise.)
   
   
3. We always find homes for the kittens.
   (And that means that an equal number of kittens at the pound will be killed.)
   
   
   Allergies - Dogs May Suffer Too
   Many people don't realize that their dogs, just like human beings, can suffer from allergies. In fact, .....
4. I want the children to witness the miracle of birth.
   (Rent a video.)
   
   
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5. My dog is so cute and unique, there should be more of her.
   (The shelters and pounds are full of cute and unique dogs, most with only a few days to live.)
   
   
6. It's not natural.
   (There hasn't been anything "natural" about dogs since we began to develop breeds thousands of years ago.)
   
   
   Dog Training Basics
   All positive commands should be spoken sharply and distinctly during training. Make sure you also use a positive tone. Your dog .....
7. I just couldn't look my dog in the eye if I had him castrated.
   (Watch it, you're anthropomorphiizing.)
   
   
8. A female dog or cat should have at least one litter for health reasons.
   (Medically, factually and ethicaly indefensible.)
   
   
9. Neutering my dog will make him fat and lazy.
   (Too much food and not enough exercise make a dog fat and lazy.)
   
   
   First Aid For Dogs
   If your dog is badly hurt in your home or while out and about with you, you should know how to administer first aid until you can reach a .....
10. Fixing my pet will change its personality.
    (The main influences on an animal's personality are the kindness and care with which it is raised.)