November 16, 2006
Our little dog Lucy went into heat the week we were taking her to the vet to be spayed. A puppy whose life was previously occupied with walks, chasing her ball, running, pouncing on bugs and cadging treats is now focused almost exclusively on becoming a mother. Or, at least, on finding a mate. Judging by her avid scenting on our early morning walks, there are a lot of fine male dogs in the vicinity. But she won’t be meeting them. She’s too young to be a mother.