Spay/Neuter 700 homeless dogs in Tabio, Colombia

Dear donor and friend, we´ve always explained, that the only option for our strays and shelter dogs is spaying/neutering. But obviously we had to recognize, that there are exceptions. So let’s briefly review the pros and cons. Spaying is a responsible decision to prevent diseases and reduce cancer risks, and it also addresses behavioral issues, like aggression. But though age is no illness, there is also a flip side, such as hormonal imbalance, a longer recovery period for senior dogs, potential urinary incontinence and increased weight gain/obesity. Either way, our top priority is the well-being of each individual. As we focus on the rescue of elderly dogs, at the moment we have three unspayed oldies, Uncle Tom, Jerito and the newbie Milo. Uncle Tom is a real Methuselah and surgery would be far too risky. He is always in love with every female that comes by, which doesn’t affect him negatively in any way, because our females are all neutered. He simply wants to attract their attention by showing off and letting them know, how handsome he still is. Jerito is our tripod, so we made the decision not to spay, in order to avoid weight gain, endangering spine and hips. Milo is our latest rescue, 10 to 12 years old, with a terrible ear infection. We have to study his health condition very well, before we make any decision. Because that´s the point: making a careful, individual decision to guarantee their quality of life.