A Neutered Pet is a Healthier & Happier Pet

Ever wonder why they call it fixed, it's not because it's broken it's because you can prevent a lot of broken hearts by not breeding your wonderful pet. Everyone thinks that their pet would make beautiful puppies/kittens there are already many beautiful puppies/kittens that need homes. If you could see first hand the amount of dogs/cats that are put to sleep just because there is not enough homes for all of them. By mating your dog/cat you can create 4 to 10 new lives that TAKE the lives of 4 to 10 wonderful pets in the shelter. Please consider spaying/neutering your pets and you could be saving the lives of other pets!

The concept of early spaying and neutering (before the animal is sexually mature (is not a new one. The philosophy of early spaying and neutering of pets has been practice for over 50 years in North America It was not until much later that questions and concerns were raised about the possibility for negative side effects in practicing this procedure.

Concerns that were raised, while determining at what age an animal should be spayed or neutered, were that the animal may suffer from long term effects such as; stunted growth, a higher tendency to obesity, a lack of desire to be active or an undesirable behavior pattern. It was believed waiting until a patient was older increased the safety of surgery, as well concerns that early altering could increase the incidence of feline lower urinary tract disease, have been voiced.

These concerns have been tested and researched thoroughly by many different universities and have resulted in some findings that are worth studying and understanding before making and conclusions on when to spay or neuter your pet. These extensive studies were monitored very seriously and concluded that the spaying or neutering of an animal, before it has reached sexual maturity, has no known ill side effects. On the contrary, research has founded that early spaying or neutering of your pet can aid in the recovery process, giving your pet a speedy and virtually painless recovery. Years ago, when available, waiting until a patient was older increased the safety of surgery. Altering no longer needs to be delayed for this reason. These studies were conducted on animal aging from 7 weeks old to 12 months old. Those 7 weeks old did not react any differently than those who were 12 months old.

Why Advocate Early Spay & Neuter?

There are obvious reasons to spay or neuter your pet as soon as possible. There reasons are r the general animal population or for the general animal population or for your pets health in general. Population control is a growing concern and by spaying or neutering your pet, you can help contribute to reducing this problem. Responsible pet owners can and should make a collective effort in insure that all pets are neutered preventing any further increases in unwanted pets. Susan Dixon, DVM fully endorses early altering and has done hundreds of baby kittens. "the surgery is EASY and the kittens heal so fast".

A health Pet is a happy pet and the earlier they are spayed or neutered the less likely they are to remember the procedure ant he more likely they are to have a speedy recovery.

P.L.U.T.O. Rescue has Low-Cost Spay/Neutering

Prices:
Female Dog: $55
Male Dog: $45
Female Cat: $45
Male Cat: $35
Spay/Neuter Application

PARTICIPATING VETERINARIANS

Aadobe Animal Hospital
1294 Richmond Avenue
Staten Island NY 10302
(718) 370-0700

Rosebank Animal Hospital
1230 Bay Street
Staten Island NY 10305
(718) 273-9800

Forest Animal Hospital
1050 Forest Ave.
Staten Island NY 10314
(718) 442-4377

Staten Island Vet Group
3875 Victory Blvd.
Staten Island NY 10314
(718) 370-0390

North Side Animal Hospital
773 Post Ave.
Staten Island NY 10310
(718) 981-4445

Boulevard Veterinarian
2302300 Hylan Boulevard
Staten Island NY 10306
(718) 980-6491

Visit www.animalalliancenyc.org or call (212) 252-2350 to get a list of participating vets>

1. Bring your Medicaid card & photo ID when you take your pet in for the appointment The vet will photocopy your card

2. The vet will perform the surgery

3. Pay the vet for the surgery; $10 per cat, $20 per dog, up to 6 animals/ year.

Note: These fees are for spay/neuter only. Additional fees may apply, depending on the health/age of your pet. You will be informed of any extra costs prior to surgery.

Other low cost spay / neuter programs are available.