Morgan County Humane Society |
services & other resources
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Morgan County Humane Society |
services & other resources
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PET OVERPOPULATION
You can help prevent the suffering and death of millions of animals. Conservative estimates state that every spay/neuter prevents on the average four unwanted births in each of the next three years. Almost everyone loves puppies and kittens, but some people lose interest when these animals grow up. As a result, millions of cats and dogs of all ages and breeds are euthanized annually or suffer as strays. Rarely surviving for more than a few years on their own, strays die painfully by starvation, disease, freezing or being hit by cars. Vertical Divider
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spay females
While their cycles vary greatly, most female cats exhibit the following signs when in heat. For four or five days, every three weeks, they yowl and urinate more frequently – sometimes all over the house – advertising for mates. Often, they attract un-neutered males who spray urine around the females’ home. Female dogs in heat also attract males from great distances. Female dogs generally have a bloody discharge for about a week, and can conceive for another week or so. |
NEUTER MALEs
Neutered cats and dogs focus their attention on their human families. On the other hand, unsterilized, unsupervised males roam in search of a mate, risking injury in traffic and in fights with other males. They mark territory by spraying strong-smelling urine on surfaces. Indoors, male dogs may embarrass you by mounting furniture and human legs when stimulated. Don’t confuse aggressiveness with protectiveness; a neutered dog protects his home and family just as well as an un-neutered dog, and many aggression problems can be avoided by early neutering. Vertical Divider
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Wait! First and foremost, your pet loves you and you love them! If there was a way for you and your pet to stay together, wouldn't you do everything in your power to make that happen? Make sure to check our resources list above or our Adoption Tips & Tricks page to find an option that keeps your pet with you!
Why should I avoid surrendering my pet?
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