Spay/Neuter
Effective spay-neuter partnerships focus on cooperation and education and make spay-neuter services accessible and affordable to all pet owners.
View Points
Breeds and Behaviorby Janis Bradley reprinted from The Bark (April/May 2011)
Reading Suggestions
The Relevance of Breed in Selecting a Companion Dog
Janis Bradley, author of Dogs Bite, but Balloons and Slippers are More Dangerous and Dog Bites: Problems and Solutions and founding faculty member and instructor for ten years at the San Francisco SPCA Academy for Dog Trainers, explores the relevance of breed in selecting a companion dog.
Effective spay-neuter partnerships decrease euthanasia rates, encourage responsible pet ownership and support the human-canine bond.
Most dog owners want to provide good care for their pets, but some owners need assistance. Safe and humane communities provide accessible and affordable spay/neuter services so everyone has the opportunity to be a responsible pet owner.
Accessible and targeted services will reach the majority of dog owners. Mandatory spay/neuter laws do not.
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