Mandatory Spay and Neuter Laws



Position Statements from various organizations.

ASPCA:  http://www.aspca.org/about-us/policy-positions/mandatory-spay-neuter-laws.html

AVMA: http://www.avma.org/issues/policy/animal_welfare/population_control.asp

American College of Theriogenologists: http://www.theriogenology.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=59

Alley Cat Allies:  http://www.ncraoa.com/PDF/Alerts/position_msn_2007%20AlleyCatAllies.pdf

ADOA:  http://www.adoa.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=15&Itemid=29

International Association of Canine Professionals: http://canineprofessionals.com/Articles/Mandatory%20Sterilization.pdf

American Herding Breed Association:  http://www.ncraoa.com/articles/MSN/AHBA.pdf

National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors:  http://www.nadoi.org/position3.htm

FixAustin.org: http://fixaustin.blogspot.com/2011/01/why-we-join-national-consensus-against.html

Links to Articles of Interest:

Long-Term Health Risks and Benefits Associated with Spay / Neuter in Dogs

The Failure of Mandatory Spay Neuter and Breeder Licensing Laws

What Are The Advantages And Disadvantages Of Neutering My Pet?

Early Spay-Neuter Considerations for the Canine Athlete

Exploring the Surplus Cat and Dog Problem. National Council on Pet Population Study & Policy


Breed- Specific Legislation (BSL)