This award is presented from the Director, Army National Guard, to an ARNG individual (Soldier, Department of the Army Civilian) that exhibits excellence in support of the state safety program providing. substantially positive input impacting the overall safety culture within the state (see appendix H).
Age for neutering. Traditionally male and female cats have often been neutered at six months of age, but this is after many cats reach sexual maturity and not based on any scientific rationale. For social, health and population control reasons, it is now recommended neutering should routinely take place at around 4 months of age.
Usually somewhere between 5 and 6 months would be the time when a male cat begins to reach sexual maturity and starts to spray. Although not all cats will do this, it is highly likely in unneutered males, especially if there are other cats in the house. That is why it is recommended to get them neutered before 6 months of age. Once a male cat begins to spray, neutering will help but it may continue to some extent if it has become a habit.