Pet sterilization becomes law in LA - Page 4

Peachy Keen · 02-29-2008, 05:29 PM

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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 · 02-29-2008, 05:48 PM

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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.

Disneyphile · 02-27-2008, 05:04 PM

Emmy cost us $29.50 to have her spayed. I think pet owners can spare that to do the responsible thing.

cirquelover · 02-27-2008, 06:37 PM

We have all our animals fixed the last one, a girl, cost us $156! A few years ago when a bunch of cats were dropped at our house we had to call in the Feral Cat Coalition for help. They kindly helped us trap and fix and give shots to everyone for about $25 a head. Which we were happy to pay and a little extra to help with the costs of others.

wolfy999 · 02-27-2008, 06:59 PM

Your response matches your avatar....gotta love ya!

wolfy999 · 02-27-2008, 07:37 PM

OMG...$15,000.00 a year for my cats, thanks NA!

Disneyphile · 02-27-2008, 07:48 PM

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OMG...$15,000.00 a year for my cats, thanks NA!

At that price, you should be able to claim them as dependents on your tax return!

Cadaverous Pallor · 02-27-2008, 07:59 PM

Regarding enforcement, I'd equate it to building codes. When my parents bought their home, the official data said it was a certain square footage, but the house was obviously much bigger than this. It also claimed there was a carport, but instead there was a garage (which we later discovered, was built right on top of the old carport beams). The previous owners, probably many owners ago, had done renovations without applying for permits, so the official documents were all wrong. They broke the law, but who would catch them? Unless there were somthing like an insurance claim, or you had nosy tattletale neighbors, there'd be no reason for the gov't to know. This isn't proof that building codes are bunk - they're actually there for good reason - but it's not like there's a building codes police that goes around busting people.

Just because there isn't much in the way of enforcement doesn't make it a pointless law. I wouldn't worry at all about running out of strays. Not everyone is going to race out and get this done to their pets. Not everyone is going to register their dog or cat. There are going to be thousands and thousands who don't. Even so, this will get a lot more people to do the right thing. And as NA said, if pet homelessness and neglect vanishes, it's time to celebrate.

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Or a way of double fining owners when animals get into trouble?

Yup.

Not Afraid · 02-27-2008, 07:45 PM

I haven't added up what we spend on average, but we get a whammy every few months or so (averaging between $700 and $1500. Dental alone is $230 per pet per year. Revolution is $150 per pet, per year. Add regular vaccinations and the cost of food, letter, treats and accessories and it adds up.

Kevy Baby · 02-27-2008, 08:00 PM

We spend $100 per month on electricity alone for our dragons. I don't want to know the total for pet care.

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cirquelover Cruising around in my automobile... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,617	We have all our animals fixed the last one, a girl, cost us $156! A few years ago when a bunch of cats were dropped at our house we had to call in the Feral Cat Coalition for help. They kindly helped us trap and fix and give shots to everyone for about $25 a head. Which we were happy to pay and a little extra to help with the costs of others.
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wolfy999 Eyes like Sapphires! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 2.4 miles from Disneyland Posts: 1,523	Your response matches your avatar....gotta love ya! __________________ Diane "Honesty may be the best policy, but it's important to remember that apparently, by elimination, dishonesty is the second-best policy." - George Carlin 1937-2008 DISNEY IS FINALLY PAYING ME BACK......STILL OWES ME ABOUT (oh, wait....way too much)!
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wolfy999 Eyes like Sapphires! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 2.4 miles from Disneyland Posts: 1,523	OMG...$15,000.00 a year for my cats, thanks NA! __________________ Diane "Honesty may be the best policy, but it's important to remember that apparently, by elimination, dishonesty is the second-best policy." - George Carlin 1937-2008 DISNEY IS FINALLY PAYING ME BACK......STILL OWES ME ABOUT (oh, wait....way too much)!
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Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	I haven't added up what we spend on average, but we get a whammy every few months or so (averaging between $700 and $1500. Dental alone is $230 per pet per year. Revolution is $150 per pet, per year. Add regular vaccinations and the cost of food, letter, treats and accessories and it adds up.
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Kevy Baby Chowder Head Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Yes Posts: 18,500	We spend $100 per month on electricity alone for our dragons. I don't want to know the total for pet care. __________________ The thing about quotes on the internet is that you cannot verify their validity. - Abraham Lincoln
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