Pet sterilization becomes law in LA

[Peachy Keen]

Originally Posted by wolfy999

Cats...Male 8-10 months - Female 6-8 months

The little organs have to mature first.

My main issue with this law is that they are requiring everyone to snip parts off their dogs before doggy puberty, which, some people will prefer for behavioral reasons, but, really isn't natural.
Those organs are producing hormones which are important in the dog's development and cutting them out at 4 months will interfere with the natural development of the dog (The human equivalent would be eunuchs). I have no problem with the laws being more strict on the spay/neuter issue, but this law is ridiculous.

[Kevy Baby]

Originally Posted by Peachy Keen

I have no problem with the laws being more strict on the spay/neuter issue, but this law is ridiculous.

How is the law ridiculous? We have always had our cats fixed at a fairly young age - in particular, we like to have the females spayed right around their first heat (although I honestly cannot remember if it is before or after said heat).

Maybe the issue is that the age is too young (I have to admit that I do not know what the ideal age for the snip is). So maybe the argument is that the AGE aspect of the law is wrong.

I think the law is a step in the right direction. It may not be perfect, but it is better than not having it! The way I look at it, if it makes for even one less dog or cat being euthanized, than I say the law is a good one. No, it is not going to wipe out the problem, but I believe it is a good start.