I agree with you. Unfortunately, we get many people that still ask what those words (spay/neuter) mean. If we use the term "fixed," we get those that are angry that we didn't use spay/neuter. But, quick example: while I was typing this, I had a young man stop in to meet a female dog. I told him she's currently at the vet being spayed, and he had no idea what that meant. :) I've never had a squeamish man in regards to the term "neuter" though!
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Becki Clouthier
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Original Message:
Sent: 02-22-2023 10:10 AM
From: Donna Miller
Subject: Neuter is the word
I wish I could post a poll in this forum to find out how many folks know the actual meaning of the word "neuter." If it were being used correctly, we would no longer be tripping over the awkward "spay/neuter" phrase. We would have more space on our pamphlets, business cards and refrigerator magnets. We would stop letting a few squeamish men dictate our speech. We are in the non-profit business of neutering pets. Period. No "spay/neuter" phrasing is necessary to describe that, since the term refers to sterilizing both genders. A spayed or castrated pet has been neutered. We can stop wasting time, money and ink using the "spay/neuter" phrase. I have been using "neutered" in all communication with adopters, and no one has been confused. Your thoughts?
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Donna Miller
Happy Stripes, cat rescue in Ohio
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