It's no secret that pet shelters today are often overwhelmed with droves of cats and dogs being brought in by owners who can no longer afford to take care of them. Especially during hard economic times like this, pet owners are getting more and more desperate. When this happens, we all know that the real victims here are our pets. It is our responsibility to care for our pets and when we bail on our responsibilities, our pets are left helplessly alone. In cases like this, when shelters get overwhelmed, they are forced to resort to euthanasia and the lives of our beloved cats and dogs are tragically cut short.

According to the Humane Society of the United States, approximately 4 to 6 million dogs and cats are euthanized each year. Since most pet shelters end up not having enough food, water, or supplies with the increasing volume of pets coming in, they are left with no other choice but to keep the population of their brood under control.

Having said that, neutering/spaying your pet (keeping your pet's reproductive capacity in check) should come as a natural thing. The problem is that so many people today are misinformed about these procedures. Most pet owners are mistaken in thinking that such procedures can cause our pets more harm than good. As a result, millions of people end up passing a chance of helping save the lives of our beloved furry companions.

One of the most common misconceptions about the procedure is that doing so will significantly alter your pet's personality. The truth is that this isn't the case since having your Siberian Husky neutered may even yield positive results such as a much calmer attitude, being less territorial, and being more comfortable left alone at home.

While it is true that spaying or neutering your Siberian Husky can be quite costly, it is also true that there are quite a number of sources out there for aid. Spaying or neutering your Siberian Husky truly has more benefits than you think.

Studies have shown that Siberian Husky puppies that are neutered early on have a lower chance of developing mammary tumours associated with reproductive cancer. Not only this, Siberian Huskies that are neutered or spayed end up leading healthier and longer lives. Altered dogs often behave better during training sessions. But ultimately, doing so will help stop overpopulation and crowding in shelters, it will stop homelessness by producing less strays, and it will definitely stop the kills by means of euthanasia.
About the Author

Lea Mullins, a long time dog owner, provides information on why should you neuter or spay your Siberian Husky. Visit TrainPetDog.com to learn about training puppies.