* Spaying and neutering are safe, simple surgeries that stop animals from reproducing. Females are spayed; males are neutered.

* Kittens and puppies weighing as little as two pounds can be spayed and neutered. Check with your veterinarian.

* One unneutered male can impregnate dozens of females. Therefore, it’s just as important to neuter males as it is to spay females-even if you keep your pet confined or on a leash. Accidents happen when you least expect them!

* Spaying and neutering reduces or eliminates the risk of certain types of cancer that can kill your pet and are expensive to treat.

* Spaying and neutering may eliminate undesirable behaviors such as fighting, spraying and roaming. This helps prevent injury to your pet and veterinary expenses.

* Dogs don’t become less protective of their guardians or homes after being spayed or neutered.

* Neutering doesn’t make your less “masculine.” On the contrary, it protects against male feminizing syndrome by preventing estrogen-secreting testicular tumors.

* Spaying and neutering are not unnatural, but humane and life-affirming means of ending the euthanasia of healthy, adoptable pets.

* Spaying or neutering is as vital to your pet’s overall well-being as routine physical examinations, good nutrition, grooming, playtime and love!

* Spaying and neutering are affordable. If you need financial assistance to pay for spay/neuter services, there are programs to help you.

Please spay and neuter your pets! Look before you leap, a pet is for KEEPS!