Low Cost Spay/Neuter Programs
The following three programs have no eligibility requirements:
Humane Society of Southern Arizona
Spay and Neuter Clinic
881-0321
Animal Birth Control (ABC) of Tucson
624-5005
Eastside Spay & Neuter Pet Clinic
731-1714
You may qualify for this program if you are on government assistance
(AHCCCS, Food Stamps, Social Security as sole source of income, etc.)
Humane Society of Southern Arizona
PAL SAL (Prevent a Litter, Save a Life)
881-0321
You may qualify for AWASA's SNIP program (Spay Neuter Intervention Project) if you reside
in Pima County and also receive some type of government
assistance. Call to see if you qualify and a voucher will be completed over the phone and
faxed to a participating veterinarian.
SNIP
808-2135
Limited resources available – assistance provided on a case-by-case basis:
Spay and Neuter Solutions
247-6469
FAIR sponsors free spay/neuter every 3rd Monday of the month at ABC East at the NW
corner of 22nd Street and Craycroft (1114 S. Craycroft). They will also spay pit bulls and pit mixes free of cost anytime. Call the clinic for an appointment.
FAIR sponsored ABC East
745-4564
Specific costs and eligibility requirements for
each program may change; call for details.
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Ten Best Reasons to Spay/Neuter Your Dog |
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You love your dog and want him to live a long, healthy life.
Spaying and neutering reduces the risk of certain types of
cancers and infections, especially if it is performed prior to
the first heat in females and before puberty in males. |
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You are concerned about pet overpopulation and don't want to
contribute to the tragedy of so many dogs dying homeless. |
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You are a self-assured, confident individual and don't need your
dog's genitalia to boost your self esteem. |
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You don't want to put your female through the risks associated
with motherhood. |
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You want your dog to live a happy life free from stress and
frustration.
Intact males can smell females in heat miles away. They are in
constant state of frustration when triggered by their sexual
hormones but not able to do anything about it. |
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Neutered males are easier to control and less aggressive.
"The majority of dog bites are made by intact males." |
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Spayed females are more stable and even-tempered.
The female reproduction cycle lasts 6 months. During that cycle
the dog goes through frequent hormonal changes that directly
influence her behavior. Think of it this way: The premenstrual
cycle (PMS) of a female dog lasts several months. |
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You support rescue and want to set a good example. |
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You like your house clean.
Spaying eliminates the possibility of getting blood stains on
your couch, floor, bed, etc. when your female has her heat
cycle. Neutering reduces/eliminates marking behavior both
indoors and out.. |
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10. Accidents happen! Dogs don't wear condoms. |
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Ten Worst Excuses Not to Spay/Neuter Your Dog |
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Just one litter and then we'll have Daisy spayed.
Studies show that virtually the entire pet overpopulation issue
stems from the "just one litter" mentality. |
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My dog doesn't run loose, so he doesn't need to be fixed.
Murphy's Law says otherwise. |
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We always find homes for the puppies.
And that means that an equal number of puppies at the pound will
be euthanized. |
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I want the children to witness the miracle of birth.
Rent a video |
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My dog is so cute and unique, there should be more of her.
The shelters and pounds are full of cute and unique dogs, most
with only a few days to live. |
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It's not natural.
There hasn't been anything "natural" about dogs since we began
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I just couldn't look my dog in the eye if I had him castrated.
Watch it, you're anthropomorphizing. Remember, real men have
their own... |
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A female dog should have at least one litter for health reasons.
Medically, factually and ethically indefensible. |
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Neutering my dog will make him fat and lazy.
Too much food and not enough exercise make a dog fat and lazy. |
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10. Fixing my pet will change her personality.
The main influences on a dog's personality are the kindness and
care with which she is raised. |
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