4 The Love Of Animals

AUGUST 10, 2009

Often someone buys an expensive purebred animal and then attempts to breed that animal to recoup their money. Often these puppies or kittens are not placed in homes, and end up in the shelter. People can encourage other pet owners to spay or neuter their pet (link to our spay neuter page) to help prevent unwanted births.

Adoptable 100

Adoptable Pets Purebred Shelters 100

4 The Love Of Animals

MARCH 1, 2010

Save $$: Up to $500 or more depending on animal and breed. Most shelter animals are spayed or neutered, have been treated for worms, and have at least their first set of shots. Most shelter animals are spayed or neutered, have been treated for worms, and have at least their first set of shots.

Purebred 100

Purebred Humane Society Of The United States Pedigree Shelters 100

4 The Love Of Animals

MARCH 3, 2010

A feral kitten captured and neutered by a small non-profit, somewhat militant organization, was on display at our local Massachusetts Society Prevention of Cruelty Association branch, which often took these feral cats in the hope of finding homes for them. The work of shelters and breed rescue organizations is vital.

Pit Bulls 100

Pit Bulls Feral Cats Massachusetts Rescue 100

Animal Ethics

AUGUST 6, 2007

To the Editor: “ Should Most Pet Owners Be Required to Neuter Their Animals? ,” by Verlyn Klinkenborg (Editorial Observer, July 30), is right: “The rate at which dogs are purchased and euthanized in this country is not a sign of our affection for them. This crisis calls for mandatory spay and neuter legislation.

New York Times 40

New York Times New York Neutering Ethical Treatment 40