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2005
through 2008, the Humane Society of Atchison participated in neutering
863 dogs and 953 cats.
A single pair of cats can
produce over 100 offspring in 7 years. Had the 953 recently
neutered cats been allowed to reproduce, Atchison could be overrun
with 95,000 additional cats sometime in 2015.
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SAVE LIVES
SPAY OR NEUTER YOUR PETS!
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4,000,000 good dogs & cats
are killed
every year
because there
aren't enough homes for them.
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Greatly reduces or eliminates the
incidence of several serious health problems such as uterine,
ovarian, breast and testicular cancer and prostate disease.
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Often improves pets' behavior as they are less likely to want to roam,
can become more
cooperative and affectionate companions.
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Neutering tomcats makes them
much less likely to "spray".
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Generally leads to a longer, happier life for your pet.
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Neutered dogs are less likely to bite.
We are fortunate to have a number of excellent veterinarians in our
community. We highly recommend their services!
The Humane Society of Atchison's Snip-n-Clip Express is a
convenient, low-cost option for those who have demanding schedules
and/or limited finances. Once a month, President Craig Kew
takes a pack of dogs and a clutter of cats--a
truck load-- to get
spayed or neutered.
Participation is easy! Stop by or call to make your pet's reservation. Pre-payment is required. On his assigned day,
bring your pet to the shelter between 7:00 and 7:30 AM. Pick
him up between 6:00 and 6:30 PM.
HOW
TO CARE FOR YOUR PET AFTER SURGERY
The cost of spaying or
neutering a pet is less than the cost of raising puppies or kittens
for a year.*
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- A male cat can begin mating when
he is between 7 & 10 months old.
- A female cat can begin mating when she
is between 5 & 9 months old.
- The length of a cat's pregnancy is
58-65 days.
- A female cat can have 29 litters in 10
years.
- Over 70% of all cats brought into our
nation's animal pounds & shelters are killed.
- A female cat can have 3-5 litters per
year.
- A cat may become pregnant while
nursing her current litter.
- A female cat may be spayed when she
weighs about 4 lbs.
- The average number of litters a
fertile cat produces is one to two a year; average number of kittens
is 4-6 per litter*
- 75% of surplus cats come from breeding
by stray cats
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- A female dog can begin mating when she
is 7-8 months old, earlier in smaller dogs.
- A male dog can begin mating at about 5
months.
- The female dog is in heat twice a year
for 5-15 days each time.
- Dog
Litter size by breed.
- The average size of a litter of
puppies is 6.
- The normal dog gestation period is 9
weeks (63 days)
- While each puppy has only 1 father,
different male dogs can sire different puppies in the same litter.
- One female dog in her lifetime can
produce 80 puppies potentially resulting in 67,000 dogs in 6 years
time.
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To end HOMELESSNESS OF
DOGS & CATS in the United States,
each human being would need to own 6 DOGS AND 9 CATS.
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*ASPCA
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