State code (Texas Health
and Safety code, Animal Sterilization Act, Section 828) requires that all
animals be sterilized, if adopting from a shelter.
Spaying/neutering of all pets is encouraged at an early age for the better
health of the pet. It has been documented that early spaying of females
alleviates health issues later such as mammary tumors. The early neutering
of males will reduce the incidence of prostate problems, testicular cancer
and discourage territory marking, running off issues, etc.
Spaying/neutering, most importantly, helps greatly reduce our current
overpopulation problem. Last year, more than 32,000 dogs and cats were
euthanized at the Animal Care Facility. Many of these animals were unwanted
litters of puppies and kittens.
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