spay

Example Sentences

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His legislation would also provide free vaccinations and spay or neuter services to the felines.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

An empty bag of fresh frozen plasma hung from her metal crate door — a lifeline she would need during a routine spay procedure due to a blood clotting disorder.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2024

A dog spay is on average about £300.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2024

“Once they learned about the problems and were given opportunities” to spay, neuter and vaccinate, most people took charge, he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 4, 2024

To spade a garden is to dig it up; to spay a cat is to keep her from having kittens.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner