Why do rescues require spaying/neutering?
Rescued dogs in particular should not be bred. No responsible breeder uses a dog of unknown ancestry. Rescuers see every day the misery that comes from irresponsible breeding…from placement in bad homes to genetic problems to temperament difficulties. The number of unwanted dogs euthanized every year is staggering. Rescued dogs should never be used to contribute to the very problem that often brings them to rescue. Besides, neutered dogs make better pets. Several types of behavior problems are less common in spayed and neutered whippets, and the dogs are healthier for longer. Ask your veterinarian about his oldest healthy patients and you’ll find a majority are spayed/neutered. There are no significant disadvantages to neutering or spaying when weighed against the health benefits. WRAP never releases an intact –unspayed or un-neutered– whippet.
