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Spay and Neuter Assistance


It is very important to spay and neuter your pet. If you are a responsible and caring animal owner, there are many good reasons to consider spaying and neutering your dog(s) and cat(s).

Reasons Why You SHOULD Spay or Neuter your Pet:
  • Prevents prostate and testicular cancer on dogs.
  • Prevents Pyometra, a serious and potentially fatal infection of the uterus, most commonly seen in unsprayed female dogs 6+ years of age.
  • Greatly reduces the rate of uterine and breast cancer on female dogs when done before the first( or second) esterus cycle.
  • Reduces inter-male aggression on dogs.
  • Reduces dominance aggression towards people.
  • Reduces urinary "marking: (of vertical objects such as furniture).
  • Reduces "mounting" behavior, and sexual frustration.
  • Reduces roaming.
  • Prevents false pregnancies in female dogs.
  • Prevents unwanted litters. (It is truly amazing what some dogs will do in order to mate with a female dog who comes into "season". Some dogs will dig under fences to get to another dog, while some have managed to mate through chain link fences).
  • Prevents neighborhood dogs from camping outside your home waiting for the opportunity to mate with your female dog.
  • Keeps you from having to keep your dogs away from playing and socializing with other dogs for a total of six weeks each year.

Pets Alive El Paso:
Free Spay/Neuter Program.Voucher program helps dog and cat guardians obtain free spay/neuter services from participating El Paso Veterinarians.
Information: (915) 873-7387 Call the voice mail and leave a message. A representative will call you back to get your information and schedule an appointment for your pet.

Humane Society:
Adoption of surrendered animals and spay-neuter services, also provides several services including tours, cremation-burials.
Adoption hours are 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. seven days a week. The cost for a pet under for months of age is $75; other adoptions cost $83.
Information: (915) 532-6971
Visit www.humanesocietyofelpaso.org

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