Should I Desex My Pet?

Breaking the Cycle: Why Desexing Cats and Dogs Matters

At our core, we are here to help rehome animals—to give them a second chance at a safe, loving life. One of the most important steps in ensuring that second chance is desexing. It's not just a medical procedure; it's a long-term solution to a growing problem of animal overpopulation.

Why Desexing Is So Important

Every year, thousands of cats and dogs are born into situations where there aren’t enough homes. Many end up on the streets, in pounds, or worse. Desexing:

• Prevents unwanted litters, reducing the number of animals needing homes.

• Promotes better behavior and long-term health, including reducing risks of certain cancers and aggressive tendencies.

• Reduces pressure on shelters, pounds, and rehoming services, all of which are stretched thin.

• Protects the next generation of animals from being born into uncertainty.

Desexing isn't just about population control—it’s about protecting animals and giving them the best shot at a better life.

Our Policy on Desexing

As a rehoming service, we do not turn animals away based on their current desexing status. We understand that not everyone is in a position to afford this procedure right away. Choosing to rehome through us is always better than abandonment, and we’ll never punish someone for doing the right thing.

That said, we do need to be clear:
If you are adopting through us, you are responsible for desexing your new pet. This is outlined in our terms and conditions. It’s a critical part of responsible ownership and ensures we’re not continuing the cycle of unwanted litters.

Be Part of the Solution

If you’d like to help an animal get desexed, we welcome donations through our page. Your contribution goes directly toward helping animals in need get the care they deserve.

What we don’t welcome is judgment or abuse toward those still trying to do their best. If an animal isn’t yet desexed, there’s often a reason—and shaming the person helping that pet does nothing to fix the problem. Support, not criticism, is what makes a difference.

Working Together for the Animals

We’re not a rescue. We’re a rehoming service—connecting animals in need with people who can give them a home. When someone comes to us, they are taking responsibility, not abandoning their pet. That effort should be met with kindness, not criticism.

Together, through compassion, education, and shared responsibility, we can break the cycle.
Let’s make desexing the norm, not the exception—and give every animal a better future.