: to remove the ovaries and uterus of (a female animal)
Examples of spay in a Sentence
Our cat has been spayed.
Recent Examples on the Web
The declaration, announced April 30, marked the first time the 11 government agencies and nonprofits have come together to raise awareness about pet adoption, fostering, spaying and neutering — a sign to the community of the seriousness of the crisis, officials said.
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Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 May 2024
The lack of responsibility surrounding spaying and neutering in Tunica, and so many other communities in the South, is a crisis.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 10 May 2024
The second plate will benefit The Fix Is In, Inc., which provides support for spaying and neutering cats and dogs in Wisconsin.
—Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 9 May 2024
More:This was Detroit's most popular dog breed in 2023
After stray hold, Detroit Animal Care and Control requires that all animals are spayed or neutered, microchipped, vaccinated and heartworm-tested before they are adopted.
—Kylie Martin, Detroit Free Press, 6 May 2024
For years, Barker ended every episode of Price with a plea to have pets spayed or neutered.
—Lynette Rice, EW.com, 26 Aug. 2023
Soon after their labor, Mellow and Cheeto were spayed, Clever said.
—Paloma Chavez, Kansas City Star, 5 Apr. 2024
This past February, Dunn’s shelter held a clinic for spaying and neutering outdoor cats.
—Sachi Mulkey, WIRED, 23 Mar. 2024
The county contracts with an in-house vet that spays and neuters cats because the animal shelter doesn't have enough resources to provide surgeries themselves.
—The Courier-Journal, 23 Feb. 2024
Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 May 2024
The lack of responsibility surrounding spaying and neutering in Tunica, and so many other communities in the South, is a crisis.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 10 May 2024
The second plate will benefit The Fix Is In, Inc., which provides support for spaying and neutering cats and dogs in Wisconsin.
—Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 9 May 2024
More:This was Detroit's most popular dog breed in 2023
After stray hold, Detroit Animal Care and Control requires that all animals are spayed or neutered, microchipped, vaccinated and heartworm-tested before they are adopted.
—Kylie Martin, Detroit Free Press, 6 May 2024
For years, Barker ended every episode of Price with a plea to have pets spayed or neutered.
—Lynette Rice, EW.com, 26 Aug. 2023
Soon after their labor, Mellow and Cheeto were spayed, Clever said.
—Paloma Chavez, Kansas City Star, 5 Apr. 2024
This past February, Dunn’s shelter held a clinic for spaying and neutering outdoor cats.
—Sachi Mulkey, WIRED, 23 Mar. 2024
The county contracts with an in-house vet that spays and neuters cats because the animal shelter doesn't have enough resources to provide surgeries themselves.
—The Courier-Journal, 23 Feb. 2024
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“Spay.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spay. Accessed 16 May. 2024.
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spay
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: to remove the ovaries and uterus of (a female animal)
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