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SPAY/NEUTER ASSISTANCE DIRECTORY - Palm Beach County
North County Humane Society
PO Box 1843
Jupiter FL 33468
(561) 747-1598
Palm Beach Co. Spay Shuttle
7100 Belvedere Rd.
W. Palm Beach FL 33411
http://www.pbcgov.com/publicsafety/animalcare/spay_shuttle.htm
(561) 233-7729
Paws 2 Help Inc.
500 25th St.
W. Palm Beach, FL 33407
www.paws2help.com
(561) 712-1911
Peggy Adams Animal Rescue
3200 N Military Tr.
W. Palm Beach FL 33409
(561) 686-3663
Tenth Avenue Animal Clinic
2311 10th Ave. N. #6
Lake Worth FL 33461
(561) 547-0333
Animal Birth Control
P.O. Box 1468
Palm City FL 34991
animalbc@earthlink.net
www.animalbc.org
(772)223-7030
North County Humane Society
PO Box 1843
Jupiter FL 33468
(561) 747-1598
Palm Beach Co. Spay Shuttle
7100 Belvedere Rd.
W. Palm Beach FL 33411
http://www.pbcgov.com/publicsafety/animalcare/spay_shuttle.htm
(561) 233-7729
Paws 2 Help Inc.
500 25th St.
W. Palm Beach, FL 33407
www.paws2help.com
(561) 712-1911
Peggy Adams Animal Rescue
3200 N Military Tr.
W. Palm Beach FL 33409
(561) 686-3663
Tenth Avenue Animal Clinic
2311 10th Ave. N. #6
Lake Worth FL 33461
(561) 547-0333
Animal Birth Control
P.O. Box 1468
Palm City FL 34991
animalbc@earthlink.net
www.animalbc.org
(772)223-7030
COMMON MYTHS (and FACTS!) ABOUTSPAYING & NEUTERING PETS:
With millions of unwanted animals losing their lives in shelters around the country each year, clearing up some common misconceptions
about spaying and neutering that pet owners have is a very crucial part of humane education. Below are a few of the common objections
people raise when they are urged by animal rescue workers to alter their pets, and the facts provided to overcome these objections.
Myth: Spaying or neutering will make my pet fat and lazy.
The truth is: Pets become overweight for the same reasons people do: overeating and not getting enough exercise. Don't overfeed your
pet, and be sure that he/she gets plenty of play time and has lots of interesting toys to play with.
Myth: My cat/dog should have one litter first.
The truth is: There is no medical evidence to support the theory that having a litter before spaying is good for a cat or dog. On the
contrary, females spayed before their first heat cycle have a greatly reduced occurrence of breast cancer. If the reason you want your pet
to have puppies or kittens is so that your children can witness "the miracle of birth" then contact your local no-kill rescue organization and
foster a pregnant cat or dog. Many no-kill organizations take in pregnant animals, and are always desperately seeking foster homes for
them. Usually the rescue organization will cover any veterinary expenses involved with the foster animal and her litter, and many will even
provide food and litter for the animals in their foster system.
Myth: I can find good homes for the puppies and kittens.
The truth is: While you may believe that you will be able to get friends, relatives, and acquaintances to adopt the first litter, how many of
the offspring will really have a good home for life? What about subsequent litters? Will the person taking the offspring take responsibility to
get the animal vet care when needed, and alter the puppy or kitten...or will the animal produce litters of its own, thus adding to the growing
tragedy of pet overpopulation? Kittens and puppies given away for free often end up in research labs or used in dog fighting rings as bait,
so don't EVER advertise free puppies or kittens.
Myth: My pet is a purebred, so I don't want to alter him/her
The sad truth is, at least one fourth of the animals that enter our shelters each year are also purebred pets. They are often purchased
from a puppy mill or high priced breeder and then become abandoned or given up when they become inconvenient. If you are looking for a
purebred pet, most shelters actually have lists where potential owners can sign up and be notified when the breed they are looking for
comes in. There are also many breed-specific rescue groups that exist to help unwanted purebreds. If you must have a purebred, save a life
and adopt one from a shelter or a breed-specific rescue organization.
Myth: I cannot afford to get my pet fixed.
The truth is: How can you afford NOT to? Spaying or neutering is a one-time cost, which greatly benefits the animal, you, and your
community. THE BOTTOM LINE IS....SPAY/NEUTER SAVES LIVES!!!!
With millions of unwanted animals losing their lives in shelters around the country each year, clearing up some common misconceptions
about spaying and neutering that pet owners have is a very crucial part of humane education. Below are a few of the common objections
people raise when they are urged by animal rescue workers to alter their pets, and the facts provided to overcome these objections.
Myth: Spaying or neutering will make my pet fat and lazy.
The truth is: Pets become overweight for the same reasons people do: overeating and not getting enough exercise. Don't overfeed your
pet, and be sure that he/she gets plenty of play time and has lots of interesting toys to play with.
Myth: My cat/dog should have one litter first.
The truth is: There is no medical evidence to support the theory that having a litter before spaying is good for a cat or dog. On the
contrary, females spayed before their first heat cycle have a greatly reduced occurrence of breast cancer. If the reason you want your pet
to have puppies or kittens is so that your children can witness "the miracle of birth" then contact your local no-kill rescue organization and
foster a pregnant cat or dog. Many no-kill organizations take in pregnant animals, and are always desperately seeking foster homes for
them. Usually the rescue organization will cover any veterinary expenses involved with the foster animal and her litter, and many will even
provide food and litter for the animals in their foster system.
Myth: I can find good homes for the puppies and kittens.
The truth is: While you may believe that you will be able to get friends, relatives, and acquaintances to adopt the first litter, how many of
the offspring will really have a good home for life? What about subsequent litters? Will the person taking the offspring take responsibility to
get the animal vet care when needed, and alter the puppy or kitten...or will the animal produce litters of its own, thus adding to the growing
tragedy of pet overpopulation? Kittens and puppies given away for free often end up in research labs or used in dog fighting rings as bait,
so don't EVER advertise free puppies or kittens.
Myth: My pet is a purebred, so I don't want to alter him/her
The sad truth is, at least one fourth of the animals that enter our shelters each year are also purebred pets. They are often purchased
from a puppy mill or high priced breeder and then become abandoned or given up when they become inconvenient. If you are looking for a
purebred pet, most shelters actually have lists where potential owners can sign up and be notified when the breed they are looking for
comes in. There are also many breed-specific rescue groups that exist to help unwanted purebreds. If you must have a purebred, save a life
and adopt one from a shelter or a breed-specific rescue organization.
Myth: I cannot afford to get my pet fixed.
The truth is: How can you afford NOT to? Spaying or neutering is a one-time cost, which greatly benefits the animal, you, and your
community. THE BOTTOM LINE IS....SPAY/NEUTER SAVES LIVES!!!!