Did you know?? On average, a fertile cat can produce three
litters a year, each with an average of four to six kittens. If
you run the numbers, this means that a single cat and her first-
year offspring can yield upwards of 150 kittens within a three-
year period. A fertile dog can produce up to two litters a year
of six to10 puppies each. The Humane Society of the United
States (HSUS) reports that every year in the U.S., between six
and eight million dogs and cats are turned over to animal
shelters; of that number, three to four million are euthanized
-- as many as are adopted. These tragic numbers would be greatly
reduced if more pets were spayed or neutered. And if that's not
reason enough . . . Apart from the problem of pet
overpopulation, keep in mind that "intact" (i.e. un-neutered)
dogs and cats are not the most pleasant companions to have
around the house. Here's why: - Intact female dogs will come
into heat every six to 12 months with each heat lasting 10-24
days. During this time they have a bloody va