As someone who’s been in animal rescue for a decade, I know how important it is to spay and neuter pets. I guarantee you that we could cut the euthanasia rate waaaay down if more people just got their pets fixed. Not only does spaying and neutering save lives, but it’s significantly healthier for your pet. Fixing your pet will make things easier for you too! In honor of National Spay Day, let’s look further into what spaying is, and why it’s important.