GRCA opposes mandatory spay / neuter legislation because: 1) there is no evidence to suggest that it is effective in achieving its stated goal; 2) it causes well - documented health and developmental problems in some pets, especially when
performed before sexual maturity; 3) it pushes responsible breeders out of the licensing system; 4) it reduces the availability of well - bred healthy, home bred and raised
puppies; 5) it encourages the importation of
puppies and dogs from less acceptable sources, including foreign countries; and 6) because laws that force owners to
perform surgery on their pets without a rational basis for doing so may be unconstitutional.