Why Spay & Neuter?
Each day 10,000 humans are born in the U.S. - and each day 70,000 puppies and kittens are born. As long as these birth rates exist, there will never be enough homes for all the animals. As a result, every year 4 to 6 million animals are euthanized because there are no homes for them. If you allow your pet to breed, even if you find a good home for the litter, they take the place of the homeless puppies, kittens and full grown dogs and cats in shelters that need to be adopted. Your litter may well take the life of a living, loving, wonderful ~ but homeless pet. What can you do to stop the suffering?
5 Quick Dog Tips
1. If you are bringing home a new baby, bringing home article of your baby's clothing. This will help familiarize your pets with the smell of the new baby.
2. Research shows that time spent with pets can be therapeutic. In a recent study, brief visits from dogs helped brighten the moods, calm the fears, and improve the heart function of patients.
3. If you have a busy schedule, your dog's behavior may tell you it's time to slow down. Being left alone for extended periods of time can be stressful for your dog. If your pet engages in destructive chewing, bouts of diarrhea or vomiting, he may be telling you he needs more attention.
4. Heartworm is a serious parasitic disease that is spread by mosquitoes and can cause organ damage, respiratory problems, and even heart failure. Effective treatments do exist, but prevention is the ideal plan.
5. In a study, dogs who were exposed to classical music spent more time resting ~ and less time barking ~ than dogs who were exposed to heavy metal music. Next time you leave your dog home alone, turn the radio to a classical station to help minimize barking.
