Hi Daryl,   
      
   >> Oh yeah, been there with cats that needed spaying :) Hope you enjoy your new   
   >> kitty :)   
      
   > I know this is a cats echo, but I want to make a point. :)   
      
   It's ok to discuss any pet here (except maybe pet rocks) :)   
      
   > My late wife, Janice, loved dachshunds, and got me partial to them.   
   > But she got the males, because even though they pee all over everything   
   > to mark their territory, it is CHEAPER to neuter a male, than to spay a   
   > female. I know that's the case with dogs, but would think it's the same   
   > with cats.   
      
   It sure is... much cheaper.   
      
   > Anyway, the dachshund Janice and I got 3 months after our first one   
   > had to be put down, was taken to this grooming and boarding facility, as   
   > Janice and I were going out of town for the weekend. He was black and   
   > tan with silver dapple (which is rare, only 1 out of 100   
   > whelpings)...and the vet tech fell in love with him.   
      
   > She exclaimed "Oh!! He's adorable!!". Then, (to the dog), she asks   
   > "Are we neutered??".   
      
   > Without missing a beat, Janice popped off with "No, but my husband   
   > is!!"...and the vet tech grinned, saying "Yeah, mine is, too".   
      
   > I was so red!! :P   
      
   hahaha :)   
      
   > I think they have to be at least 8 weeks old before they can be spayed   
   > or neutered.   
      
   Could be.. it's been a while since any of our guys had to be neutered.   
      
   Take care,   
   Janis   
      
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