1. October is Adopt a Shelter
Dog Month!
10% off wellness services or
spay/neuter when you bring in proof of
adoption within the last 6 months
2. Myth vs. Fact with spay/neuter
Myth: Its better to have a litter before spaying my pet.
Fact: Medical evidence suggests otherwise. Evidence
shows that females spayed before their first heat are
typically healthier.
Myth: I don’t want my male dog or cat to feel like less of
a male.
Fact: Pets have no concept of sexual identity or ego.
Neutering will not change a pets basic personality. He
doesn’t suffer any kind of emotional reaction or identity
crisis.
Myth: I want my dog to be protective!
Fact: It is a dogs natural instinct to protect a home and
family.
Neutering your pet will decrease the possibility of
prostate disease and eliminates testicular cancer.
Spaying greatly reduces your pets chance of mammary
cancer and will eliminate chances of ovarian and
uterine cancer.
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4. Fun facts about dog/cat owners!
9 out of 10 pet owners say they consider their pet a family member.
16% of dog owners and 14% of cat owners say that they bought
their car or their home with their pets in mind.
40% of dog owners and 37% of cat owners hang Christmas
stockings for their pets.
About a quarter of dog and cat owners sign their pets names on
greeting and/or holiday cards.
About 27% of pet owners claim to have taken their pets to a
professional photographer to have a picture taken with family,
Santa, or the Easter bunny.
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6. Treating your pet like family!
70% of feline households allow their cats to lie on the
furniture. In 40% of canine households, dogs are allowed
to do so.
45% of pet owners set up a special bed for their pet.
34% of dog owners take their pet with them on family
vacation!
39% of dog owners allow their pet to sleep in the same
bed with them.
7. Vaccinating your pet!
Staying up-to-date with your
pets vaccinations will help
protect your pet against
contagious diseases. It is
always recommended to do a
“wellness” visit every 6 months
to ensure the health of your pet!
