chachi,
Thanks for your empathy, but...
I love my little ones SO much (as we all do) I'd move
to Indianapolis it I had to, to make things right for them !
hnybun,
YES, that's exactly why I delayed her Spay, where dental issues
could be addressed as well.
But, I've also heard that waiting too long, can cause complications.
It would be SO nice, if there were some "concrete" rules to go by.
I just don't think that Breeds differ to the extent, where something
as basic as that, to have any "flexibility" in application.
(referring to specifically when a Spay/Neuter should occur)