Early neutering nearly eliminates breast cancer, and totally prevents uterine infections and uterine and testicular cancer. Cats can go into heat and begin reproducing as early as four months, and can have a second heat and pregnancy while still nursing the first litter. All of us are affected by animal overpopulation. Millions of tax dollars are spent annually to round up lost, abandoned, and unwanted pets. Much of that money is spent to destroy these animals, as there is no alternative.
Health is threatened by the danger of rabies, animal bites, and attack.
Property may be damaged and livestock killed when pets roam in search of food. Yards and parks are fouled by animal wastes, proving a serious environment hazard. There are homes available for perhaps only one out of every ten cats and dogs born. The rest are either euthanized or end up living a pathetic life on the streets. It is only when ALL of us assume the responsibility for pet overpopulation that we will see any decrease in the problem.