Spaying a female dog or cat eliminates its heat cycle. Female dogs go into heat twice a year, lasting anywhere from three to fifteen days. During this time dogs are known to show nervous behavior and attract unwanted male animals. Owners of spayed and neutered dogs receive a discount on their license fee. Spayed and neutered dogs and cats live longer, healthier lives.
Neutered animals are less likely to roam or fight.
As responsible pet owners, as well as a caring and concerned citizen, prevent a litter by having your pet spayed or neutered. Obey the leash law and don't let your pet run loose. Keeping you pet under your control can help prevent unwanted breeding and protect your pet from getting lost or stolen. Pet overpopulation caused by unwanted litters cost communities millions of dollars to control and eliminate unwanted animals. The purpose of massachusetts general laws, chapter 140, section 173 and city ordinance 16-1.9 is intended to protect people from free roaming dogs.