oct adopt a shelter dog

October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month!

10% off wellness services or spay/neuter when you bring in proof of

adoption within the last 6 months

Myth vs. Fact with spay/neuter

Myth: Its better to have a litter before spaying my pet. Fact: Medical evidence suggests otherwise. Evidence

shows that females spayed before their first heat are typically healthier.

Myth: I don’t want my male dog or cat to feel like less of a male.

Fact: Pets have no concept of sexual identity or ego. Neutering will not change a pets basic personality. He doesn’t suffer any kind of emotional reaction or identity crisis.

Myth: I want my dog to be protective! Fact: It is a dogs natural instinct to protect a home and

family. Neutering your pet will decrease the possibility of

prostate disease and eliminates testicular cancer. Spaying greatly reduces your pets chance of mammary

cancer and will eliminate chances of ovarian and uterine cancer.

Fun facts about dog/cat owners! 9 out of 10 pet owners say they consider their pet a family member. 16% of dog owners and 14% of cat owners say that they bought

their car or their home with their pets in mind. 40% of dog owners and 37% of cat owners hang Christmas

stockings for their pets. About a quarter of dog and cat owners sign their pets names on

greeting and/or holiday cards. About 27% of pet owners claim to have taken their pets to a

professional photographer to have a picture taken with family, Santa, or the Easter bunny.

Treating your pet like family!

70% of feline households allow their cats to lie on the furniture. In 40% of canine households, dogs are allowed to do so.

45% of pet owners set up a special bed for their pet.34% of dog owners take their pet with them on family

vacation!39% of dog owners allow their pet to sleep in the same

bed with them.

Vaccinating your pet!

Staying up-to-date with your pets vaccinations will help protect your pet against contagious diseases. It is always recommended to do a “wellness” visit every 6 months to ensure the health of your pet!