Spot loved the ladies. He had girlfriends all around town. Unfortunately his latest "friend" lived on the far side of the highway. Spot never made it to the other side. Eighty percent of the dogs hit by automobiles each year are unaltered males. Fixing your pet curbs wandering and increases your pet's chances of living a longer, healthier life. An additional benefit of altered animals is the reduction in the number of unwanted pets in our society. Each year, 7.5 million unwanted animals are put to death in the United States. The responsibility of reducing this tragic pet overpopulation problem lies with pet owners. For information about altering your pet or for referral to veterinarians and clinics offering low-cost operations, call your local animal shelter or humane society. Be a responsible pet owner, and you just might keep Spot around long enough to teach him some new tricks. [return to top]