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There are more than 12 000 animals euthanized monthly in South Africa! There are NOT enough homes. Each female cat or dog can produce more than 4000 lives in 7 years 6 Puppies or kittens are born for every human baby
7 years
Homeless and hungry strays could be aggressive and carry disease Repeated pregnancies cause unnecessary strain on the bitch and reduces her life expectancy Unsterilised bitches face an increased risk of breast cancer each time she comes on heat Uterine infection is common in unsterilised bitches Sexually active males spray or mark territories, roam and jump fences to get to bitches on heat. They are more aggressive and prone to fighting each other Dog used for dog fights Unsterilised males are vulnerable to prostrate diseas and perianal hernias Your pet’s personality will NOT change with sterilisation Your pet will NOT become fat after sterilisation Your pet’s growth will NOT become stunted There are NO benefits to letting your pet have a first litter THERE IS NO GOOD REASON TO BREED!