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  1.  You will save thousands of lives.<\/strong>  Failing to spay\/neuter is the biggest cause of pet overpopulation, suffering and euthanasia.
    65,000<\/em><\/strong>.  That\u2019s the number of offspring one un-spayed, un-neutered dog (or cat) and his\/her intact mate can produce in approximately six years if none of their offspring are spayed\/neutered<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. There are not enough people to adopt all of the animals that are being created.<\/strong>
    Your unwanted litter will most likely end up in a shelter where it may be ethanized.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Your dog or cat will be better behaved and be less likely to roam, howl, spray and jump the fence.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Your dog or cat will be healthier and happier.<\/strong>
    Dogs and cats have a longer expected lifespan and will have less chance of developing certain cancers and other life threatening illnesses.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. You will save money.<\/strong>
    It is expensive to care for unwanted litters and the medical treatment associated (unfixed dogs and cats have more medical problems).  Rabies tags\/license fees are much lower in St. Louis city and county for fixed animals.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Your pet will be less likely to attract unwanted strays to your home or property.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. You will eliminate female heat cycles and the inconvenience involved.<\/strong>
    Heat cycles can last up to four weeks.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Spayed and neutered pets are more acceptable to your home and family.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. Spaying\/neutering is a simple outpatient surgery with a quick recovery.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  10. There are low-cost spay\/neuter programs, like BARC<\/strong>
    Low-income individuals can have a pet spayed\/neutered through BARC for a nominal copay of $25\/cat or $35\/dog.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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