Why Spay/Neuter Your Pet

The decision to spay or neuter your pet is an important one for pet owners. But it can be the single best decision you make for his long-term welfare.

What does it mean

• “Spaying” is the surgical removal of the ovaries and uterus.
• “Neutering” is the surgical removal of the testicles.
• Fixing, sterilizing or altering your pet are other terms for spaying or neutering.
• Spaying or neutering your pet is a very safe and common procedure to prevent unwanted litters.

Good for your pet

• Pets that are spayed or neutered have up to an 85% lower risk of certain types of cancers
  and other serious health complications.
• Animals that are fixed make better companions because they are not motivated to wander
  in search of a mate.

Good for you — eliminate annoying behavioral problems

• Altered animals are significantly less likely to mark or spray urine.
• Having your pet spayed eliminates the heat cycle.
• Animals that have been spayed or neutered are less likely to bite, roam or get into fights.

Good for our community

• A compassionate society knows there is a better way to solve overpopulation
  through animal spay and neuter.
• Spaying or neutering reduces an animal’s desire to roam, resulting in fewer traffic
  accidents and neighborhood complaints of nuisance animals.

Cascades Humane Society offer low cost spay and neuter surgeries for our community’s pets. Call us today to schedule your surgery.