August 16, 2026
Five myths about sterilization (spay and neutering) - debunked!
Over the years, we’ve heard many common misconceptions about sterilization, but the reality is very different. Sterilization is one of the kindest and most effective ways to improve the lives of street dogs, while also creating healthier and safer communities for people.
Here are some of the most common myths we hear.
Myth 2: Spaying and neutering is cruel
The truth: Spay and neuter surgeries are carried out under general anaesthetic by trained veterinary professionals. Animals receive pain relief before, during and after surgery and are carefully monitored throughout their recovery.
The short-term discomfort of surgery prevents years of suffering caused by repeated pregnancies, competition for food, injury and disease.
Myth 4: Sterilization will eliminate dogs completely
The truth: Sterilization is about improving welfare, stabilizing the population humanely, eliminating rabies, and gradually reducing unwanted, at-risk dogs from un-safe living circumstances.
As long as dogs suffer from injury and illness on the streets, spay and neuter remains the humane and scientific way of prolonging life and reducing death and suffering.
