The result is that the females—suddenly surrounded by, say, five litters of newborn pups—have no idea whose kids are whose.
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Big Think,
Big Think,
8 May 2026
Supporters argue the policy would help address the root of the problem by preventing unwanted litters and reducing the number of animals that end up back on the streets.
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