1. Your female dog or cat will live a longer and healthier life. 2. There are major health benefits for your male animal companion. 3. Your spayed female won't go into heat. 4.. Your male dog won't need to roam away from home. 5. ...And he will be much better behaved to boot!! 6. Spaying or neutering will NOT make your pet fat. 7. Spaying or neutering is highly cost-effective. 8. It's good for the community. 9. Your pet doesn't need to have a litter for your children to witness the miracle of birth. 10. It packs a powerful punch in the fight against pet overpopulation.