Preventing unwanted litters is an act of responsibility!

ORANJESTAD — Sterilizing your pet to prevent unwanted litters means being a responsible owner.

A new litter of puppies may seem adorable, but each puppy must have a safe home, food, vaccines, veterinary care, and a person who will take responsibility for them throughout their lives. When there is no such guarantee, uncontrolled reproduction can lead to more abandonment and suffering.

Spaying or neutering a pet is an effective way to prevent unplanned litters. This decision should be discussed with a veterinarian, who can assess the health, age, and needs of the animal and provide professional guidance.

What does the law say? 

The Dog Ordinance (Hondenverordening, specifically Articles 2 and 3) does not establish a general obligation to sterilize all dogs, but it does require adequate control and care. Preventing unplanned breeding is a responsible step that contributes directly to reducing the population of stray animals. General sterilization is a recommendation of responsible management, not a strict legal mandate.

If you choose to breed your dog, you must think beyond the moment of birth:

  • Who will take care of each puppy?
  • Is there a safe, permanent home for them?
  • Will they receive proper veterinary care?
  • What will happen if they cannot all find a home with a responsible owner?

Do not leave the consequences to foundations, volunteers, the Dog Control Center, or the future Rescue and Control Center. The most humane solution is to prevent suffering before it begins.

Be a responsible pet owner too! Every act of responsibility saves a life.

Plant love, protect their welfare, and together we can achieve an Aruba without abandoned animals.

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A responsible owner spays your pet to prevent unwanted litters.