My biggest problem with it is it forced upon us. It's not a choice. I would do it anyways but let say I'm undecided about breeding, and my pup is only 7 months old, if I get caught it's going to cost me $500 fine then I have to decide to pay for neuter, spay or pay the $50-$100 for a permit.
Even if they pass the bill, unresponsible owners are NOT going to spay/neuter and if it looks like they might get caught, they'll take them to the shelter anyways so they don't have to pay.
Vet's will charge more for the procedure because we have to have it done. Breeders will charge more because "they have to get a permit".
People will bring unhealthy dogs accross the border or there will be a "Black Market" on poorly bred dogs to meet the demand depleted inventory from the small breeders and hobby breeders. Puppy mills will blossom since the demand will increase and people will buy from pet stores since they can't find the smaller breeders.
I just don't see this as a good thing.
I just can't see how this is going to reduce the number of animals in the shelters. If anything I think it might increase. |