Wordless Wednesday- I just got spayed.
Today’s Wordless Wednesday post is a snapshot from way back in 1998. My first cat Precious had just returned from the vet. She got spayed. She was groggy and not in the mood for a picture, but I got one. After two days she was feeling fine and dandy though.
Precious got spayed.
It’s so important to get your cats and dogs spayed/neutered to help with the overpopulation crisis. It’s also beneficial to the health of your pet. Here are just a few benefits of getting your pet fixed you may not be aware of. According to the ASPCA, some of the benefits of spay and neutering your pet include:
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Nuetered male pets are better behaved.
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Female pets won’t go into heat.
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Male dogs will be less likely to roam away from home
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Female pets will live a longer healthier life.
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Spay and neutering your pet means you spend less money as there is no litter to take care of.
To learn more about the benefits, risks, and myths of spay and neuter procedures, visit the ASPCA website here.
Check out this short video clip that explains in detail the importance of spay and neutering your pet below!
Source: YouTube via PETA https://youtu.be/30dA1p0bLiQ
More resources
If you are looking for affordable low-cost spay and neuter services in the Northern New Jersey area, visit People for Animals. They are a nonprofit that offers very affordable options for basic wellness care for cats and dogs. You can learn more about the organization here.
Post originally published June 2017. Updated May 2021.
19 Comments
Kristen @ My 3 Little Kittens
Precious is ADORABLE! Spaying is all part of a happy cat life!
Kamira Gayle
Thank you! She was my first love . 🙂
Kelly
In addition to the overpopulation, having our pets spayed and neutered is also so important to their health and well being.
Debbie Bailey
Spaying and neutering pets is the NUMBER ONE way to help the pet overpopulation problems. Shelters and rescues can try as hard as they can, but unless we stop allowing all these unwanted litters, animals will continue to die in shelters. Thanks for doing your part!
Kamira Gayle
Absolutely!
Tonya Wilhelm
Your Precious is adorable. I’m sad to say I don’t have a lot of great photos of my pets that many years ago. What a nice memory.
Happy-Go-Doodle
Precious is such a cutie! Looking at pictures from the past is such a wonderful way to relive fond memories. Thanks for sharing your story.
Joely Smith
Awee Precious don’t worry – you will have forgotten all about it soon enough. Your Mama loves you this is why she had to do it! It’s for the best we promise!
Tenacious Little Terrier
Mr. N was neutered before we got him. He was neutered kind of late but it did give him a chance to develop fully first.
Dear Mishu
Sweet cuddly photo. I don’t remember getting spayed, but it’s important so it’s good you did it…
The Daily Pip
Precious was such a cutie. Her personality really shines through in the photo.
And yes, getting pets neutered and spayed is SO IMPORTANT!
Sweet Purrfections
All of my cats have been spayed. I remember bring Truffle home from her spay and Brulee (who was 12 weeks younger) wanted to play rough. I put Brulee in the bathroom with the door closed and Truffle stayed outside the door waiting on her. When I opened the door, Brulee was very gentle with Truffle.
Cathy Armato
Wonderful post! Spay/Neuter is so critical to keep shelters from constant overcrowding. I’m disturbed that so many people still refuse to Spay or Neuter their cats & dogs, makes me crazy. Adorable photo of your cat, Precious!
Love & Biscuits,
Dogs Luv Us and We Luv Them
Shayla
She’s so cute, even in her post spay stooper! They bounce back so fast!
Heather Wallace
Ahhh, Precious girl. She’s lucky to have had such a smart pet parent to have her spayed. It’s never been an option in my house- my pets get snipped. Now if I could get my husband to agree to it for himself 😉
Sadie
I volunteer with a feral cat rescue organization. I see the difference spay/neuter can make. By working together we can end overpopulation. Thank you for spreading the word.
Beth
She was a beauty! Thanks for sharing that video about the importance of spaying and neutering pets.
Gone to the Snow Dogs
You are so darn cute! Your website made me jump when an auto ad played! hahaha Thought the cat was talking. . .
Kamira Gayle
😀