CHAPTER 11: SPAYING AND NEUTERING
General
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All surgeries must be done by or under the direct supervision of a veterinarian.
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As part of a binding contract between the rescue group and adopter, rescue animals should not be bred.
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Consideration be given to individual animal health or circumstances when it comes to creating the need for an exception to the organization’s spay/neuter policy.
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Policies for managing complications and emergencies that occur within 48 hours after surgery must be in place.
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Spaying pregnant animals should be left to the discretion of the organization’s veterinarian.
UNACCEPTABLE
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Rescue animals must not be allowed to breed.
Resources
Makolinski K. V. Chapter 37: Spay/Neuter Services for Shelter and Community Animals. In: Miller L, Zawistowski S. (eds). Shelter Medicine for Veterinarians and Staff. Second Edition, Ames, IA: Blackwell Publishing, 2013.
Appel L., Scarlett J. Chapter 40: Pediatric Neutering. In: Miller L, Zawistowski S. (eds). Shelter Medicine for Veterinarians and Staff. Second Edition, Ames, IA: Blackwell Publishing, 2013.
Oban P.N., Root Kustritz M.V., Johnston S.D. Early-age neutering of dogs and cays in the United States (a review). Journal of Reproduction and Fertility Supplement 57, 223-232. 2001.
Spain C.V., Scarlett J.M., Houpt K.A. Long-term risks and benefits of early-age gonadectomy in cats. JAVMA, Vol 224, No.3, February 1, 2004.
Spain C.V., Scarlett J.M., Houpt K.A. Long-term risks and benefits of early-age gonadectomy in dogs. JAVMA, Vol 224, No.3, February 1, 2004.