: to remove the ovaries and uterus of (a female animal)
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Our cat has been spayed.
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Most shelter animals are already spayed or neutered, vaccinated and microchipped before adoption.
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Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
She’s spayed, up to date on vaccines, microchipped and has tested negative for FeLV and FIV.
—Maryanne Dell, Oc Register, 23 May 2026
The shelter noted in its Facebook post that dogs eligible for free adoption will be spayed/neutered, vaccinated and microchipped.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 10 May 2026
An important piece of information is that mixed American minipigs need to be spayed or neutered.
—Kansas City Star, 10 May 2026
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Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
She’s spayed, up to date on vaccines, microchipped and has tested negative for FeLV and FIV.
—Maryanne Dell, Oc Register, 23 May 2026
The shelter noted in its Facebook post that dogs eligible for free adoption will be spayed/neutered, vaccinated and microchipped.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 10 May 2026
An important piece of information is that mixed American minipigs need to be spayed or neutered.
—Kansas City Star, 10 May 2026
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“Spay.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spay. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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spay
verb
: to remove the ovaries and uterus of (a female animal)
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