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You must live in the following zip codes:
75116, 75134, 75203, 75207, 75208, 75210, 75211, 75212, 75215, 75216, 75217,
75223, 75224, 75226, 75227, 75228, 75232, 75233, 75236, 75237, 75241, 75249, 75253
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WHY SPAY/NEUTER?
Every litter of puppies adds to animal overpopulation and therefore roaming dogs.
Benefits of Spaying and Neutering:
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Reduce Number of Roaming Dogs & Dog Attacks
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Prevent Female Dogs from Going into Heat
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Avoid Care and Expense of Puppies
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Avoid Fees & Penalties
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Reduce Animals Suffering in the Street
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Male and Female Dogs will Likely Live Longer
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Greatly Reduce Risk of Cancer in Dogs
Spaying and Neutering is the way to FIX our dog problems.
SPAY/NEUTER MISCONCEPTIONS
MYTH:
Females should have one litter before spaying.
TRUTH:
The best time to spay a female is before her first heat. This also greatly reduces the threat of breast cancer.
MYTH:
Behavior and personality are altered after surgery.
TRUTH:
Changes in behavior are positive. These include reduction of territorial spraying, less fighting, and less urge to roam.
MYTH:
Animals become fat and lazy after surgery.
TRUTH:
In most cases, animals become fat and lazy because they’re overfed and inactive.
MYTH:
Males don’t need to be neutered because they don’t have litters.
TRUTH:
Un-fixed males and females are the cause of overpopulation.
HOW TO AVOID DOG ATTACKS:
If you see a pack of roaming dogs:
- Avoid eye contact
- Remain silent
- DO NOT RUN
- Keep your hands down at your side
- Stand with the side of your body facing the dog (never turn your back)
- Once the dog loses interest, slowly back away until they are out of sight
If you are being attacked:
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- Put anything (your purse, bag or jacket) you have to put between you and the dog to protect yourself.
- If you are knocked down, curl into a ball with your head tucked in and your hands over your ears and neck. Do not move and be silent.
- When you get to a safe place, immediately wash any wounds with soap and water. Seek medical attention, especially:If the wound is serious. [Uncontrolled
bleeding, loss of function, extreme pain,
muscle or bone exposure…etc]
If the wound becomes red, painful, warm or
swollen, or if you develop a fever.
If it has been more than 5 years since your
last tetanus shot and the bite is deep.
If you see roaming dog(s) or to report a bite/attack, please call 311 or (214) 670-3111
For an attack in progress, please call 911.
In either case, please try and have a description of the dog, the breed or type of dog and the details of the incident.