[ephennaCypota]

Mandatory spay and neuter laws are popping up all over. What really gets me is that these laws have been shown not to reduce shelter population in the areas that have had the law for years. Its as if these politcians and humane association people really think they are living in a bubble. So LA has mandatory spay and neuter laws. People in LA will either A) skip vet care so they don't get reported B)keep their intact dogs in hiding and failt o claim them if they get loose and impounded for fear they will be cited for failing to s/n and C) just get their "oops" litter mutts and BYB dogs/pups from a neighboring area.

I am also heavily against mandatory spay and neuter before full physical maturity due to the possible health and behavior repercussions. I don't want to own a feminine looking male or a female with incontinence issues nor do I particularly enjoy the increased cardiac, thyroid and bone cancer risks. I am pro spay and neuter of any pet that is not breeding material, but at the right time and by owner choice. Incentives would also be nice such as reduced license cost and free or low cost spay and neuter programs.