why dont you want to fix your pet?

Question

sorry I know I'm waisting points and some peoples time but i thought it was worth it. Why are so many people against shelter puppies and against fixing their own dogs? My vet told me that down south, people don't even want to adopt a dog if it's already fixed. I don't get it, there are so many adorable young puppies in shelters.
Why??

P.S. I understand reputable breeders who do this for a living not fixing their dogs obviously but to everyone else, I dont understand you at all.

I thought people against fixing would speak up here since i always see the people who say spay or neuter or get a puppy from rescue/shelter have like 5 thumbs down.

My vet (and I) meant no disrespect to anyone living in the south. Most of my family are down there. Just that the shetlers aroundmy area are rescuing alot of puppies in shelters down south too. we're all effected by our environment, northerners have habits that southerners or midwesterns dont have, vice versa..

very true, there's a way to tell people about spaying/neutering/overpopulation without being mean and making them defensive, And responsible owners i guess they shouldnt have to fix their dog even though there's always a risk of escape even for the best owner and dog (but I heard you get the reproductive cancers if you dont spay/neuter so thats why id still say to but i guess its like taking away a persons choice???) Anyway i just wanted to say thank you and i understand better.

Answer 1

I KNOW !!!! You are so right why? For males and there male dogs it's a status thing or they think Aww I can't do that to him. You guys might not agree. If you ask any responsible women if there male dog is fixed they will say Hell yeah it is.

Lots of people think they can make a quick buck off pups. So not true and very wrong to get a dog to make money.

Some people just don't have the money BUT this is becoming less of an excuse with all the organizations starting spay and neuter clinics and founds. I feel if you don't have money to fix a dog you should not have a dog.

Yes Spay and neuter your pets. Every hour 100 of 1000 good dogs get put down because of it all.

The surgery is so simple and only takes a few minutes. So the dog is not under for that long its not a big deal. I have seen and helped with many many spays and neuters. They come out of surgery and in a day are back to normal. Only freak cases does a dog ever die on the table.

Answer 2

I am not against fixing a shelter dog at all. They have gone through alot throughout there lifetime they should live out there days in a nice home. Be it a young puppy or an old dog. If they dog is not sound and good for breeding it should not be bred. Breeders only should breed for health, and breeding shelter dogs is not ok. Not to say that shelter dogs are unhealthy because actually there healthier then pure breds. Im just saying that shelter dog should be fixed and no try to breed, even if they are pure bred.

I can say comming from a breeder i don't like people telling me that my dog should be spayed. Most breeders are doing this for the betterment of there breed.

I agree i don't understand why people won't go out and get a shelter dog that is spayed or nuetered (sorry i can't spell) lol. Most people should go and get a nice rescue or shelter dog instead because they do not do research on the breed and then the dog ends up in rescue and shelters. I personally hate to see my breed Weimaraners in shelters and rescue because the people can't handle them. Well why didn't you do your research. I can plainly tell that the Weimaraner and many other pure bred dogs are not for first time owners. So they should go out and find a nice shelter dog, then decide if they want one from a breeder.

Answer 3

It's all about educating people. North south east or west, People do spay and neuter there pets here in the south. They also adopt from shelters.
But there are lots of BYB's (and puppy millers) around here.
Needs to be stopped!
People grow up with a certain way of thinking and are slow to change. Even the law was raised around here. Small Towns make up there own rules of conduct!
There are small rescues and shelters all around me. Caring people trying to do the right thing. w/ fixed dogs out of their own pockets! So it can't be the price.
So all I can figure is education is a major key!

Answer 4

Its obvioulsy fine for responsible breeders to keep their dogs intact, if I said otherwise I wouldnt have two of my dogs. But thats it, responsibile people.

Everyday we see the same garbage questions that make most of us cringe..

"Help!!!! My dog is having puppies and I dont know what to do!!!"

"Help me! omg my dog just had puppies and their all dead but one! and oh no I gave them tylenol why are they dead?!!?!"

"I want to breed my lab with a beagle and make beagladors!! CUTE RIGHT??!"

"My dad is feeding the puppies beer, is it OK?"

I mean, half of these people shouldnt even have the adult dog, nevermind the puppies.

I understand that this is a place to ask questions, and thats fine, but if you lack even a small trace of common sense, either educate yourself BEFORE the dog becomes apart of your life, or dont get one. Nevermind breeding.

Personally I am thrilled with the fact that animals are already spayed and neutered before going home. For me, its one less thing I need to wrry about and focus on. Females wont be bleeding through the house and trying to escape during that time and males wont be spraying everything and trying to run away looking for a female who is in heat. They can smell that even if its blocks away.

Its not only responsible, it is safe for your pet. Their are many dangers out there. They could get lost, or even hit by a car and killed. Or, they could end up going to someone who is careless, and when it does become pregnant, she may give it some tylenol because shes fat and panting a lot and OH NO, I think my dog has a fever!! Wheres the tylenol!!?


Unless your reputable and actually have a clue installed in your brain, "fix" your pet.

Its better for them, and its better for you.

Answer 5

Well, that's actually a good point to bring up and you really aren't wasting points or peoples time. No one has to respond to this question and waste their time, it is their choice to even read this question to begin with. People down south tend to believe more conservative views and believe that fixing a male dog causes him to lose his "manlyness", which I don't think makes much sense, but I guess they do. If it's already fixed they can't breed it either, but there are so many dogs and cats that have no homes, so you really shouldn't be breeding. There is nothing wrong with shelter puppies, but sometimes somebody wants a full bred dog and those can be hard to find. If a hunter wants a black and tan coonhound, and strictly that, and there is none for adoption, he will have to get one from a breeder. There are other examples but when it comes down to it, if you are going to get a dog or puppy that is not fixed, take nuetering and spaying seriously and get your dog fixed or your puppy fixed. The age that it becomes okay to get your puppy fixed is 6 months.

Answer 6

I agree completely that if you aren't a knowledgeable breeder there is not reason why your animal should not be spayed/neutered.

My opinion as to why people resist is human nature. When a person is attacked, they get defensive. The brain isn't really involved in this, it's instinct. When a person is pushed, they push back, and when they are harassed, they resist.

Many, many, many people who feel strongly about spaying and neutering approach the subject with an attitude that immediately raises hackles and throws the other person on the defensive. Then stubbornness kicks in and excuses/reasons for not doing it start spilling out. The actual thought process isn't involved as you can tell from most of the reasons/excuses, it's just natural to resist when you are pushed and trashed and called an idiot. The more fanatical the pushing, the more stubborn refusal.

People respond better to reasoning and subtle education, not bashing.

It's interesting that the people who advocate the strongest, realize that you can't beat a dog/cat into changing behavior, but don't realize the same goes for humans.

Answer 7

I've heard of people citing developmental reasons. I have no problem with people keeping dogs intact - responsibly. If they're going to let their dogs run free impregnating everything, that's one thing, but quite another if they are vigilant to contain their animals.

The arguments I've heard against spay/neuter include:
- don't mess with what God made
- I don't want to interfere with development
- I'm wary of the downsides of spay/neuter
- it's cruel
- the instinct to reproduce is natural, so it's an abomination to mess with that

My dogs "came" fixed - and have been very even (which is good, because I'm the older of two sisters - my dad has enough women around him). I just don't understand people letting their dogs out or not taking every precaution to make sure their prized (someone recently said "very expensive dog we use for breeding") animal doesn't get out and get who knows what... *sigh*

Answer 8

All 4 of our dogs are fixed, as are our cats. Our cats are from shelters, and 2 of our dogs are. I'm not raising dogs or cats, I don't show them, they're just pets. Granted, their great pets, but great to me, probably not to anyone else! lol I just consider it my responsibility as a pet owner to make sure that they're as happy and healthy as can be, and this world certainly does not need any more animals that don't have homes or families. I understand that not everyone feels this way, but unless you are 100% certain that you're animal will not breed, and you're willing to watch them suffer with an illness such as testicular cancer or breast cancer (which they can still get if not altered, but the risk is less, of course), then by all means don't spay or neuter your pets. But, in the same vein-do not complain that animals are euthanized or left to roam the streets-you've contributed to that.

Answer 9

A lot of people look at altering their pets the same way they would look at a man having a vasectomy or a woman having a historectomy. Dogs, however, do not have strong attachments to their sexual organs the way humans do. Nor do dogs have sex for pleasure the way that humans do. They mate out of instinct. I think that money plays a part too....people aquire a dog or a cat, but don't have the money to care for it properly. Sheesh. I'm beginning to think some people should be spayed and neutered.

Answer 10

In my area (mid Atlantic states) we have clinics for spay/neuter that are as low as $20 for cats and small dogs. $60 for large dogs. Most of the vets in my county also work with an animal welfare (NOT rights) group that gives out discount certificates for spay/neuter. I personally will spay/neuter any pup I grow out for show that doesn't work out before it is placed. Pet quality puppies have a deposit taken that I refund when I get the certificate of spay/neuter.