Spays and Neuters: "Fixing" the Problem In the United States, 2.4 million stray animals are euthanized in shelters each year. That is one healthy, adoptable dog or cat every 13 seconds (Pet Overpopulation). Stray animals in America are not only a health hazard, but a moral dilemma that can be easily taken care of with some effort and responsibility. The ASPCA and the Humane society are two very big supporters of preventing animal cruelty. People do not often think of neglecting to spay and neuter pets as a form of animal cruelty, but it surely is. The Jason Debus Heigl Foundation has created numerous campaigns on promoting the spays and neuters, or gonadectomies, of pets. Most of the well talked about reasons to be pro-spay/neuter are subjects of animal overpopulation, health issues and behavioral problems in pets. An overlooked pro to gonadectomy is the amount of money it can save an owner in the long run. Spaying and neutering is important, especially in America. In order to have a happy, healthy society, we need to address the happiness and health of our furry friends. Not only is it better for the animals, but there are benefits for the humans around them also. Spays and neuters can almost fix the overpopulation crisis in America. With animals off the streets, diseases spread through strays can be reduced. Overall, gonadectomies can raise health in animals and people, help with behavioral issues, save people money, and most of all lower the number of stray animals in the country. A lot of owners do not see gonadectomies as an …show more content…
They typically cannot feel it and the notch heals quickly. This lets future veterinarians and shelters know it is fixed in case it ends up on the streets again. Ultimately, this keeps veterinarians from accidentally doing another surgery on them, since it can be hard to tell if a cat is spayed without careful