Myth Spaying and neutering is painful. Fact Veterinarians perform spay and neuter surgeries under a general anesthetic. Animals usually return to normal activity after 24 to 72 hours. Any discomfort is minimal. Altering animals also eliminates the risk of certain diseases such as mammary and testicular cancer. Myth Spaying and neutering is expensive. Fact While prices vary considerably, many human societies and municipal animalcontrol departments offer low-cost spay/neuter services. The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty …showed first 75 words of 829 total…

…showed last 75 words of 829 total…they have the same term of pregnancy.In addition to the volume of kittens available, the shelter also has a large number of cats and dogs over one-year-old, each with its own story. Animals like Shasta, who survived a fall from the Skyway Bridge, get a lot of attention from the media, but there are hundreds of other dogs and cats in need of love and attention, who are left unacknowledged. It is truly heartbreaking.