In the pen next to him are his siblings -- happy as clams, already altered.
Note Elmo, whose surgery finished 15 minutes prior Smidge's -- Elmo is alert and active -- with no crying.
PLEASE encourage spay / neuter surgeries -- as you can see from these photos, the $100 - $200 most vets or clinics charge is WELL WORTH IT in labor ALONE --
-- it is a painless act to the pet, and you will be doing your part in controlling animal overpopulation!