Poll Spay and Neuter all pets that are rescued? I understand that policy...but....

[Aimee]

I don't normally find that reputable breeders come looking to adopt rescues. Their contracts state that their animals must be returned to them, so they rarely fill their house up with rescues. Reputable breeders never seem short on dogs at their house so I doubt this is an issue to them

 

[None-removed]

Re: Very interesting responses from you all...

Originally posted by Zsara
...I have been lead to believe that neutering a male also affects their temperment. Is that true?

It can, but more importantly it changes an intact male's view of the neutered dog, the unneuetered male does does not percieve a neutered male to be as big of a threat as he would another intact dog.

So, regardless of how well tempered and sweet your dog may be, if you were to encounter an intact, agressive (or territorial) male he may view Blade as a threat and attack, if Blade were neutered and not producing certain pheremones, he would probably view Blade as a strange dog and be inquisitive but not defensive, and thereby less likely to attack or provoke a fight.

 

[Sara Marie]

Originally posted by Boxer_21
I just wanted to say that I'm getting Riley neutered on 9.9.02, as I to am a firm believer of spaying and neutering. However, if I didn't get Riley neutered would that make me an irresponsible owner?? I honestly don't think so. I give him everything he needs and more to be a happy and healthy pooch. I do agree and acknowledge that unneutered and unspayed animals are at higher risk of cancers and related diseases/illnesses, but it doesn't effect EVERY unneutered or unspayed dog. For example, just because I get Riley neutered which would eliminate the risk of testicular cancer, doesn't mean he would'nt get another form.
Basically, I guess what I'm trying to say is that every animal and every human for that matter is vulnerable to acquire different diseases and illnesses regardless of what actions/operations are performed. I feel that when it's your time to go, it's your time to go.
Riley is my life and I would do anything for him. I just disagree that that if I made the choice of not neutering him that I would be an irresponsible owner. I realize that this is a very touchy subject and I'm not looking for any arguments I'm simply speaking my mind on the subject.

I agree with Mandy, Champ is not neutered and I have no plans on it, it is not out the question, however. When Molly is old enough to be spayed I will have her
done. I also feel I am a very responsible pet owner, and take
some offense to the fact that people feel I may not be just because Champ is not fixed.

 

[vasha]

Originally posted by Sara Marie
I agree with Mandy, Champ is not neutered and I have no plans on it, it is not out the question, however. When Molly is old enough to be spayed I will have her
done. I also feel I am a very responsible pet owner, and take
some offense to the fact that people feel I may not be just because Champ is not fixed.

I noticed that you rescued Champ. Was it not part of the agreement with the rescue organization that you neuter him?

Just curious ???

VaSHa

 

[Zsara]

OK another question...

I am also learning new terminology from this discussion. Here is my question...Is there more than one way to neuter a male dog? Can it be done by a snip and leaving the testicles there? Or does the procedure always call for the sack to be removed? Hence the term intact vrs non-intact males?

During the adoption Day yesterday was the first time I have actually paid attention to an altered male dog's anatomy. One in particular looked very strange as if he had been deformed I thought at first it was a female.

 

[None-removed]

The testicles are always completely removed, the scrotum is not, but will shrink up in time. Intact just refers to a male that has all of his parts in working order, neutered is one that doesn't. If the appearance of a neutered male bothers you, you can actually get "neuticals" which are prosthetic testicles that can be added after healing for the appearance of an intact male, without actually having testicles.

 

[Zsara]

The male dogs at the adoption day had nothing hanging back there shrunk or no shrunk.....They looked like female dogs from the rear and they were of all ages:eek: :confused:

 

[None-removed]

Yep - when the scrotum shrinks up, it completely disappears usually, sometimes it leaves a small amount of skin, that some people call an "empty change purse", but that is usually only for a short while after neuter. After a while, the scrotum completely disappears.

 

[Zsara]

Originally posted by Cubby
If the appearance of a neutered male bothers you, you can actually get "neuticals" which are prosthetic testicles that can be added after healing for the appearance of an intact male, without actually having testicles.

Well I'll be !!!!!!.....
get "neuticals" appicon

 

[Boxer_21]

Originally posted by Cubby
If the appearance of a neutered male bothers you, you can actually get "neuticals" which are prosthetic testicles that can be added after healing for the appearance of an intact male, without actually having testicles.

WOW!! I'd never heard of that being done before. I'm sorry, but I think it's crazy!! Who honestly does that?? I understand that it's their right to get it done, but I personally think it's going to far. I hope I haven't offended anyone, it's just my honest personal opinion.
Riley's got his real ones right now, but once he's neutered he will look different. In all honestly, I don't spend nearly enough time looking at them to consider getting "fake" ones. Oh well, that's just me. :rolleyes: