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If your cat or dog is having a litter, is it ok to keep most or a considerable part of the puppies if you have the conditions, or is there risk of inbreeding in the future?

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I know in nature they would each go their separate ways, but in a human environment, if the children aren't neutered and get raised together, what happens when they reach sexual maturity? submitted by /u/StrongAndPowerful [link] [comments]

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Giveaway: Royal Bitch Couture

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In fact, they have pledged to give back fifty (50%) of the proceeds from the sales of their clothing line to various spay and neuter organizations across the country. “I’m giving back fifty percent (50%) of the proceeds to spay and neuter organizations across the country,&# O’Neill said.

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Pet Adoption Tips from Adopt-A-Pet.com

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Some people are seeking purebred animals or puppies and think these are not available in shelters. Often someone buys an expensive purebred animal and then attempts to breed that animal to recoup their money. Often these puppies or kittens are not placed in homes, and end up in the shelter.

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10 Reasons Street Dogs Deserve to be Defended

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It’s the result of thousands of years of breeding. Poor countries with lots of trash on the streets and no spay/neuter clinics definitely have more street dogs. You prevent that dog from producing puppies, and those puppies from producing puppies, and on and on for centuries maybe. I was safe.

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Book: Shift Your Habit

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Save $$: Up to $500 or more depending on animal and breed. Most shelter animals are spayed or neutered, have been treated for worms, and have at least their first set of shots. Most shelter animals are spayed or neutered, have been treated for worms, and have at least their first set of shots.

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From Today's New York Times

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To the Editor: “ Should Most Pet Owners Be Required to Neuter Their Animals? ,” by Verlyn Klinkenborg (Editorial Observer, July 30), is right: “The rate at which dogs are purchased and euthanized in this country is not a sign of our affection for them. This crisis calls for mandatory spay and neuter legislation.

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Five Surprising Benefits of Spaying or Neutering Your Pets

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There are major benefits of spaying or neutering your pets. Most of us know that spaying or neutering a pet can help reduce pet overpopulation and prevent an unintended pregnancy. Spaying or neutering your pet completely eliminate the risk of these dangerous cancers. Having puppies isn’t a fun science experiment.

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