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What Getting my Cat Spayed Taught Me

I took Maia, our 7-month cat, to get spayed this morning. a fellow blogger mentioned SNKC a while ago; I called, made the appointment, drove across town and got the little beast fixed. I've never had a cat spayed/neutered in my life. All my cats growing up were wild, free and with all their reproductive parts complete. I grew up in the country side, so there was some kind of natural selection going on. I never saw any cat overpopulation. Anyhoo...

I learned a few things today:

1) I love this cat more than I've ever loved any other pet in my life. I'm extremely worried for her, even if she seems to be doing OK. She's groggy and scared, but everyone tells me it's normal. I feel like staying with her all the time, like a mother with a sick child. She's MY responsibility, I wanted her, I got her against all odds.

2) There are low-cost SN clinics that really need people with a big heart. Volunteering and donations can make a huge difference, not only for animals but for people who can't afford having their pets spayed/neutered. So, consider making a donation to SNKC.

3) I will NEVER get a cat de-clawed. I've thought about it in the past, but today I learned that it is actually illegal and considered inhumane to do this to cats in some countries. So yes, my furniture/carpet can suck it up, these are my furry living creatures we're talking about. Here's some interesting info.

4) Maia seems to like riding in my car. This morning when I took her to the clinic, she was quiet and chillaxing. She only "talked back" when I talked to her, and it was just a regular meow.

5) I have the feeling Shayla and Maia will need to be slowly re-introduced again. Shayla was a little hissy after I brought Maia back home. John claims she thought she was the ruler again. Rude awakening for her after only a few hours.

Do yourself and your pet a favor: Get it fixed and avoid problems and suffering.