Spay Neuter Contract Form

I have to ask, why do you want to buy a purebred dog without a spay-neuter contract?There are breeders who will sell you a dog without a spay-neuter contract: commercial kennel operators, pet shops, backyard breeders, unscrupulous people. YOU DON’T WANT TO GET A DOG FROM ANY OF THESE SOURCES. YOU ALSO DON’T WANT TO BE ANY OF THESE PEOPLE.So that leaves reputable breeders. A reputable breeder will sell you a dog without a spay-neuter contract if the dog is a legitimate show (or sometimes performance) prospect, and if you will commit to showing or performance activities. You can assume that the breeder(s) will insist on co-owing the dog for some period of time. You will need to apply to buy the dog—no reputable breeder will sell you a puppy just because you want one. You will probably have to wait for awhile until a suitable pup becomes available.So I ask again, why do you not want to accept a spay/neuter contract on a purebred dog? I assume it’s because you want to breed the dog? If so, PLEASE consider the following.There are already way too many homeless dogs. Thousands of dogs, including purebreds, face euthanasia every day because there are not enough homes for them. Breed rescues are already at capacity. Don’t contribute to this problem either by breeding your bitch or offering your male dog as a stud. Please.Unless you have no ethics at all, you will not make money through breeding. Reputable breeders are lucky if they break even. Expenses include health testing for various issues depending on the breed and for doggie STDs; veterinary care including possible emergency care; extra food for the pregnant/lactating bitch; equipment such as a whelping box, extra cleaning supplies, towels, puppy enrichment toys, and other things.Breeding is time consuming. You may need to travel to take your bitch to the stud, or you’ll have to spring for artificial insemination. You’ll have to make trips to the vet. You’ll have to be with the bitch during whelping and ready to take her to the vet should an emergency occur. You’ll spend lots of time doing extra laundry and cleaning up after the puppies (a friend of mine tells a story of slipping and falling onto a puppy-poo covered newspaper). You’ll need to be available to speak to potential puppy buyers. You’ll need to get the pups their first shots. You’ll need to deal with things should any become ill. You’ll have to devote time to socializing them. Should you lose the bitch, or should she be unable to care for some or all of the pups, you’ll be feeding them by hand.You will have puppies in your house for at least 8 weeks (they’re not ready to go before then). That may not sound bad, but what if you can’t sell some of them? (People overestimate the appeal that their backyard-bred puppies will have to potential purchasers.) You could be stuck with youngsters for week, even months.Other bad reasons to breed your dog include:Wanting your dog to experience parenthood. Your dog will be fine without this experience. Really.Wanting the kids to witness the miracle of birth. That’s what YouTube is for.Just wanting to have puppies around. I love puppies too. But they grow up. If you really must have puppies around, consider fostering a pregnant bitch. Shelters and rescues get them from time to time.

1. Tell them that there are often groups in your area that will spay/neuter for free (or close to it).Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Programs2. Show them pictures of all the repercussions of us humans being irresponsible. Pictures, not just text. Even better, if you can, take them to a local shelter.  Ask someone there about their euthanasia program (if they're a kill shelter).  Also, can take them to a rescue group - there are going to be many in your area.from  CatChannel.com 3. Finally, tell them that spayed/neutered animals live longer, have less incidents of cancer, have lower licensing fees, tend to roam less.Good luck. BTW, consider volunteering for a spay/neuter group.  I've done it... it isn't easy work as many people really don't want to hear it, but it is worth it.

I don’t know if it’s ethical at all. In an ideal world, I would never ever want to tamper with any animal’s body. I would leave them be. However, take a look at the world that mankind had decided to establish, with the ‘help’ from various corporations and flawed living systems. Before mankind became so big for his boots, animals didn’t need ANY interference from us. None.However, thanks to the system that’s been established, animals are doomed if they exceed a certain population. As it is, dogs aren’t usually a free pack, roaming and hunting as a pack ought to do, and staying together as a natural family unit. We’ve established the idea of domestication, so we remove the concept of a self-sustaining canine pack, and replace it with humans owning a few canines and then giving them leadership (if the dogs are lucky!). In this kind of reality, dogs are completely dependent on us. A honed predator with awesome instincts is reduced to a pet. I’m playing devil’s advocate, so we can see things from a different view.How then can these animals be left to breed as they now do? I doubt very much that dogs in their natural worlds would have ever bred to excess, nature always has ways of ensuring this rarely happens. Humans though have interfered. So now we have about 3 million dogs being killed in the USA each year, just because they’ve been ruined by idiot owners or bred from puppy mills or been abused etc. Or, we have dogs being eaten in some Asian countries but ALSO in Switzerland (which strangely, nobody remembers) and people feeling terrible about this, but rarely about the 3 million+ being put down or killed in the USA?Dogs are also territorial. Entire males are not likely to be friendly to each other. Females can have long seasons, and people don’t want their dog bleeding on the carpets or floors. Some humans buy special pants for their females, but that only works if the dog will allow you to put them on and keep them on! Entire males will literally climb the highest mountain, swim and travel to find the girl in season. Our gentle, docile, loving basset would become a raving madman if he ever sniffed a girl in season. Even if he just sniffed their urine, it was enough. He’d turn into a demented being, desperate to find her.Because of the society we have consciously/unconsciously created, and because we have domesticated animals, we then end up deciding about their breeding habits too. In a superficial environment, you cannot have natural laws prevailing as they may usually do.Animals Regulate Their Numbers By Own Population Density

Yes, it’s wrong. Removing an animal’s womb and ovaries or testicles is an horrific response to the problem of unwanted kittens and puppies, and most certainly not the only solution. Tubal ligations and vasectomies are safer, less invasive, and prevent reproduction without depriving animals of needed hormones.The roles of and oestrogen are many and varied. These hormones are protective of heart, bone, brain and general health. Reproduction is only one of their roles.Many Scandinavian countries rightly put neutering into the same barbaric category as tail docking and ear cropping and have made it illegal to neuter animals without a medical reason.Don’t be fooled by apologists for neutering who tell you it prevents cancer. Yes, of course castrating males prevents testicular cancer but neutered dogs have a 4 times greater risk for prostate cancer and a 1.5 to 3 times greater chance for developing bladder cancer. Same goes for spaying females – they may be saved from ovarian cancer but the chances of other types of cancer occurring are increased.Consider the following hypothetical: - A pre-pubescent human boy and girl are found to be sterile so their doctor advises the boy to be castrated to ensure he never gets testicular cancer and the girl to have a hysterectomy to reduce her risk of breast cancer.Outrageous? Of course it is. Oestrogen and are needed to protect the heart, bones and brain. Young men and women who medically require such operations are always given hormone replacement therapies.It’s no different for our pets!Here are some of the health issues arising from neutering dogs:Increased risk for:• osteosarcoma (bone cancer) when neutered before 1 year of age.• cardiac tumors• orthopedic disorders such as hip dysplasia and abnormal bone growth and development• hypothyroidism• progressive geriatric cognitive impairment• obesity• prostate cancer• urinary tract cancers• adverse reactions to vaccinations• Higher rate of cruciate ligament injuries• Other health concerns such as: - Early spaying or neutering is commonly associated with urinary incontinence in female dogs and has been linked to increased incidence of urethral sphincter incontinence in males.http://www.dogsnaturallymagazine...http://healthypets.mercola.com/s...In today’s world increasing numbers of vets are rethinking this whole issue and many are now admitting that sterilizing rather than neutering is far preferable.

Papers mean nothing other than that the dog is purebred. It does not mean that the dog is healthy or of good quality.I'm not that familiar with the breed standard and the problems that affect Yorkshire terriers, but here's my suggestion: contact a breeder (here's a good place to start: The Yorkshire Terrier Club of America) and ask them what they generally require before they breed one of their dogs to another. Ask them about how much each of these tests costs.Many years ago, I had a Corgi I wanted to breed. I spoke with a Corgi breeder, who, to his credit, said he'd be delighted to let his male breed my female, but here's what he required: a VD test, OFA fair to good rating, and a variety of other tests. As I saw the dollar signs mounting, he told me it would cost around $1000 for all the health tests (and this was 25 years ago!) He showed me part of what was required to be a good breeder. Sure, you may make some money---IF you're a piss poor irresponsible breeder. But remember, part of being a breeder is being willing to take back any dog of your breeding at any time, even when the dog is 15 years old. Are you willing to do that? No? Don't breed. Not willing to get the health clearances? Don't breed. Is your dog a good example of the breed standard? Do both dogs have good temperaments? The pounds are full of dogs, even cute small purebred dogs. Don't even say, "oh, they're so cute, my friends all want one." You know how many puppies that friends wanted end up in pounds? Lots and lots and lots. If you are not a responsible breeder, then just be aware that you are very likely condemning at least one of those puppies to be killed.

Most people have very good intentions.  Everyone has things that are important to them.  Some people are focused on habitat restoration and can't imagine why everyone isn't giving their all to that.  others can't imagine why people don't have more compassion for homeless human beings.  Others thing that racism is a terrible thing, and want people to focus on that.  There are people who are self absorbed and selfish, but the number is lower than you'd think.  There's a lot of people who are struggling and don't do more because they have all they can do just keeping their family fed and housed and the bills paid, and some aren't managing that, as hard as they work, and we could be more concerned about those folks, too. I think the key here is to keep our energy centered on what we can get done to make the world a better place, and not waste too much energy shaking our fists at people who we think should be focusing their energy better.   There are people who would say that we are all wasting our energy on the internet, when we should be trying to get real stuff done in the real world.  I laugh at them, because mostly I hear from them on the internet.   If you are doing your best, god bless you.

Is it 100% humane and healthy to neuter/spay my dog?I do not think that the western medicine/scientific approach is wrong- I just don’t take it 100% at face value. Doing something so unnatural and intrusive to my dog makes me feel uneasy. I want to truly know this is what is best for her in terms of her actual, day-to-day quality of life +well being.I live on the island of St. Croix, part of the U.S. Virgin Islands. While it’s definitely a paradise, it’s also a small island with not a lot to do once you’ve gotten tired of all touristy things. So, I volunteer at the local animal shelter.Several years back, or so I’m told, the island was being overrun with stray cats and dogs. When I say “stray”, I mean that many owners didn’t have the money to spay or neuter their pet, and when it became a nuisance, they denied any ownership at all. Eventually, those “stray” animals multiplied like rabbits, and their progeny became true strays.Even when an owner admitted to owning an animal, they refused to have it fixed, believing they should be allowed at least one litter, which ended up becoming 5 or 6. So the island was crawling with feral dogs and cats, which were eating trash and native fauna at an alarming rate, and spreading diseases.The animal shelter began a campaign to try and round up as many strays as they could handle, fix them, and send them back out. They also spent a lot of time and money trying to educate the public here about responsible ownership. The numbers are down, but the island is still pretty populated with feral animals.The other problem is disease, and when you have such a large population of animals, the chances of those diseases spreading is astronomical. Not only people diseases, but ones that affect animals as well.Ever hear of FIV? That’s cat AIDS, and it’s a common disease among cats here. All it takes is a small scratch from a stray, and your best buddy just came down with it.Rabies? A constant fear. Along with a number of other bad bugs.And, because we take basically ALL animals, strays, unwanted pets, and their puppies and kittens, we can’t afford the luxury of being a no kill shelter.Yeah, those no kill shelters so many people think of as “humane”? They have to turn animals they can’t adopt out away, so it’s quite likely those unwanted animals become abandoned, or inhumanely killed. In other words, they’re not really no kill, they just don’t do it directly.I’ve been present when 5 day old puppies whose feral mother was killed trying to find food in the middle of the road were put to sleep. They were too weak to be bottle fed, and too tiny to survive at all on their own. To euthanize them, they have to be injected into the belly since their veins are so small. It takes about 10 minutes for them to pass. It’s not painful, but it hurts to watch, and it pisses me off when I’m reminded of them when someone claims an animal has the “right” to reproduce.I’ve seen so much shit here when it comes to how dogs and cats are treated, it sickens me.But, I’ve also been present during surgery when an animal is spayed or neutered. Even in the shelter, where there isn’t a lot of funding, anesthesia is used to make sure the animal isn’t in pain. They’re treated well post op, and usually up and about a few hours afterwards. People like to convalesce. Puppies and kittens are ready to play. No sign of discomfort.In truth, unchecked disease and overpopulation are not healthy or humane. Dogs and cats are the product of human activity, and leaving them to wildly reproduce puts a strain on them, people, and the native environment.

I’m all for it. I’ve repeatedly voiced this opinion.I know some will say, but what if I want to….Nope!All home breeding leads to is more pets that can’t find homes or find bad homes. Most people that want to breed an animal have no idea what it entails as far as veterinary care for the pregnant animal, possible emergency care at birth, proper care for the puppies or kittens (including appropriate vaccinations), and cost of feeding and other care before (and if) they can be sold or find homes. Most people that just on a whim choose to breed an animal either don’t have a pedigree in the animal or did not purchase the animal with the understanding it would be used for breeding (most legitimate breeders charge more for an animal that will be used for breeding and only approve certain ones because to preserve breed purity-many animals are sold as “pet quality”). This means if they are planning to sell, they probably won’t get the price they expect because people expect papers with premium prices and the offspring may pass on genetic defects that were why it was considered pet quality.Breeding because it will make it a better pet. Yeah….all of the above plus breeding can actually lead to negative temperament changes.Licenses could be granted for limited breeding for those trying to preserve the breed with restrictions based on proper veterinary and other care. Licenses could be revoked if these conditions are being violated.We won’t run out of pets. If we actually start to, restrictions could be eased. I don’t see that happening for a very long time.

In purchasing a puppy from us, you agree to enter a spay/neuter contract agreement. This means that you agree to spay/neuter the pup before one year (12 months) of age.

How Much Does a Dog Spay or Neuter Cost? Typical costs: The cost of neutering a dog at a Humane Society or at a low-cost clinic can range from $45 to $135, depending on the weight of the dog. The cost of spaying, a more complicated surgery, usually ranges from about $50 to $175.

A winning dog has good conformation (appearance and structure), which makes him or her likely to produce high quality purebred puppies. Since the focus is on breeding, neutered or spayed dogs are not allowed to compete in purebred shows, but are allowed in mixed breed events.

When To Neuter Your Dog A male dog can be neutered any time after eight weeks of age. A few years ago, most veterinarians advised waiting until puberty hit at about six months, and some still make that recommendation. Talk to your veterinarian about what's best for your dog.

They may require that they remain co-owner of the dog on their registration, etc, but obviously will not require you to spay or neuter a dog that they sell to you as a breeding prospect. Working-dog breeders live in this alternative world where dogs, while very well cared-for, are treated more like other animals.