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Recent Examples of spay
Ultimately, the decision to spay or neuter is a complex one, and the best choice for each dog's health and well-being should be a thoughtful, informed discussion with a veterinarian.
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Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Any of the actions help Project Paws work towards its goal of getting homeless pets spayed or neutered and into happy homes where they can be adored, shares Burns.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
Only about 10% of the dogs have been spayed or neutered.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 30 Aug. 2025
Once kittens are six to eight weeks old, at least 1.5 pounds and have no medical conditions, they can be spayed or neutered in preparation for adoption.
—Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2025
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Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Any of the actions help Project Paws work towards its goal of getting homeless pets spayed or neutered and into happy homes where they can be adored, shares Burns.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
Only about 10% of the dogs have been spayed or neutered.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 30 Aug. 2025
Once kittens are six to eight weeks old, at least 1.5 pounds and have no medical conditions, they can be spayed or neutered in preparation for adoption.
—Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spay
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There are also medical and behavioral benefits to spaying (female pets) and neutering (male ones).—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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And the Wildcat takes arguably the most talented Irish quarterback in a generation and turns him into a lead blocker while neutering a talented receiver group.—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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Volcanic activity can also trigger earthquakes, especially when magma shifts beneath the surface or alters pressure in surrounding rock.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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But the clearest effects may be seen in how people alter their behaviors in relation to the changing climate.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Spay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spay. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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