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.
A. Male cats will be able to sire kittens when they are about 5 months of age. They should not be used for breeding, however, until they are 18 months of age. Female cats generally are sexually mature when they reach at least 80% of their adult weight.The timing of heat in a female cat is also dependent on the amount of daylight. Thus a female cat may have her first estrus anytime between 5 and 12 months of age.. Male cats will be able to sire kittens when they are about 5 months of age. They should not be used for breeding, however, until they are 18 months of age. Female cats generally are sexually mature when they reach at least 80% of their adult weight.