This can be tricky when it comes to adopting pets out. All of our rescue pets are altered unless it is a foster to adopt situation so we can finish all vet care, and s/n before completing the adoption. We do not have a "rule" or "policy" that states all existing pets must be altered. There are situations where a pet may not be able to undergo the surgery due to medical issue. We check the veterinarian reference and ask about the existing pets in the home. Veterinarian clinics have always been more than happy to disclose the information so that we can make an informed decision to adopt or foster to adopt.
There is research on both sides of altering dogs.
Here is a link for you:
https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/pet-owners/petcare/spaying-and-neutering#:~:text=Spaying%20female%20dogs%20and%20cats,known%20as%20benign%20prostatic%20hyperplasia).
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Kim Jackson
AKC CGC Evaluator
President/Founder For The Puppies Foundation Inc.
Corinth, MS
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Original Message:
Sent: 06-06-2025 05:56 AM
From: Karee Anderson
Subject: Adoption rules - adopting to families with unaltered pets
Hi all,
My organization has a rule that we do not adopt to families with unaltered pets at home. We require that our animals exiting our care are spayed/neutered. I am wondering:
-is there any research/basis behind this rule?
-there is argument that unaltered pets' behavior can impact other animals that we adopt in to the home - again, any research in this?
My goal in a new role is to reduce barriers for adoptions and reduce judgement to help people who want to help animals.
Thoughts??
Thank you!
#AdoptionsandAdoptionPrograms
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Karee
Foster/Volunteer
VA
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