They took him to the vet for neutering.    From Wordnet, Princeton University. 

In that case, he's doing a great job of "neutering" the LAUSD school board, if not effectively eliminating it entirely.    From Wordnik.com.  [Archive 2006-12-01] Reference

Also "neutering" is ridiculous, the proposals have nothing to do with investment banking, which is a client service which should continue unhindered.    From Wordnik.com.  [Tony Blair: The Next Labour Prime Minister?] Reference

Pets require health exams, immunizations and you should consider options such as neutering or spaying.    From Wordnik.com.  [Channel3000.com - Local News] Reference

The coverage does not cover routine procedures such as neutering and vaccinations but in the case of a major medical problem, as much as 80 percent of the cost may be covered.    From Wordnik.com.  [KeysNews.com -] Reference

There’s a kind of neutering at the root of it that is basically largely unexamined.    From Wordnik.com.  [Shaving Points #1 | clusterflock] Reference

Did they think about catching and neutering strays?.    From Wordnik.com.  [CNN Transcript Apr 13, 2005] Reference

I know Eric is going to be neutering Eddie's dog on Wednesday.    From Wordnik.com.  [unclebob Diary Entry] Reference

The Talban's political neutering is therefore an impossibility.    From Wordnik.com.  [Michael Brenner: America's Afghan Election] Reference

Asked if he thought the neutering was deliberate, or just neglect.    From Wordnik.com.  [ANC Daily News Briefing] Reference

These are legit emotions; suppressing or neutering them does no good.    From Wordnik.com.  [Joe The Nerd Ferraro: Coffee Party Needs More Caffeine] Reference

The importance of spaying and neutering your pet cannot be overstated.    From Wordnik.com.  [CNN Transcript Dec 25, 2008] Reference

The Lewiston (Maine) Sun-Journal has written of "spading and neutering.".    From Wordnik.com.  [Goodbye, cruel words: English. It's dead to me.] Reference

It was a fund raiser to help the department's spay and neutering programs.    From Wordnik.com.  [CNN Transcript Jun 29, 2006] Reference

Their goal has always been the neutering of Smith, and now that has been achieved.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Old Gang, In Charge] Reference

The governor has signed a bill making it illegal to skip spaying or neutering your kitty.    From Wordnik.com.  [CNN Transcript Jun 10, 2006] Reference

Q Mike, before getting to more important issues, how come you guys aren't neutering Buddy?.    From Wordnik.com.  [Mccurry Briefing] Reference

Sending her to Foggy Bottom was a way of neutering the Clintonian threat to Obama's administration.    From Wordnik.com.  [John Terry’s sacking as England captain tells us something interesting...] Reference

In general, spaying or neutering is the responsible thing to do, and it may prevent costly medical issues.    From Wordnik.com.  [Betsy Saul: The Economy's Impact on Pets] Reference

Ragtag guerrillas have proven dismayingly successful in driving out or neutering international peacekeeping forces.    From Wordnik.com.  [Pirates, Terrorism and Failed States] Reference

Barker is no stranger to animal rights issues, having used his game-show fame to promote spaying and neutering of pets.    From Wordnik.com.  [Brenda Scott Royce: Bob & Lily & Jack & Betty] Reference

I realize Palin is a money maker, but neutering her politically by electing a Democratic Senator in Alaska is priceless.    From Wordnik.com.  [Shannyn Moore: Why the DSCC Loves Sarah Palin] Reference

This arm is in the process of demasculising boys and neutering the aggressive instincts that drive civilisation forward.    From Wordnik.com.  [On Thursday, the Legg report will be published along with...] Reference

And - and that's how we know him, that last line sticks in people's mind, when he talks about spaying and neutering pets.    From Wordnik.com.  [CNN Transcript May 17, 2009] Reference

"She's real fond of Bob," I said, not quite knowing whether I wanted to gag or laugh at the idea of the vet neutering Bob.    From Wordnik.com.  [All Together Dead]

"Most local shelters offer vaccinations, spaying or neutering at a fraction of the cost of a private veterinarian's office.".    From Wordnik.com.  [Brett Ashley McKenzie: Facing Foreclosure? 3 Reasons Not To Abandon Your Pets] Reference

And a lot of animal rights activists have their eye on that money and they ` re talking about spaying and neutering programs.    From Wordnik.com.  [CNN Transcript Sep 25, 2008] Reference

Took giving the top 1% tax cuts, massive tax breaks and the neutering of of the financial regulatory apparatus to accomplish that.    From Wordnik.com.  [Obama: "I Shared My Peanut Butter And Jelly Sandwich"] Reference

Too often, the old front door becomes a useless ornament after a new one is added; this is to a building what neutering is to a bull.    From Wordnik.com.  [Rick Mather's design elevates Richmond museum's dour 1930s architecture] Reference

Geithner's first excuse for neutering Dodd's executive compensation limits was that they were overly burdensome, meddling and bureaucratic.    From Wordnik.com.  [Jane Hamsher: AIG Lawsuits? Geithner's "Concern" Not Mentioned till This Month] Reference

SunRun must have been smiling the grin of a Cheshire cat when Fannie and Freddie ended negotiations, effectively neutering the PACE program.    From Wordnik.com.  [Mike Stark: Who's Killing the PACE Program?] Reference

DOBBS: But Ambassador, all I asked you was about Hezbollah and your direct, direct capacity to influence Hezbollah and it's neutering, if you will.    From Wordnik.com.  [CNN Transcript Jul 27, 2006] Reference

I absolutely do, even though we have been trying to tell this story for years, because, unless people know, then they're not going to start spaying and neutering.    From Wordnik.com.  [CNN Transcript Dec 16, 2005] Reference

"We have good Samaritans who are trying to help the county by vaccinating these animals and spaying and neutering them, which the county has failed to do," Saffell said.    From Wordnik.com.  [Suit seeks to end Prince George's ban on feeding stray cats] Reference

Sounded like a good idea at the time to the Los Angeles Animal Services Department: get Hooters to host a bikini contest to raise a little money for spaying and neutering.    From Wordnik.com.  [CNN Transcript Jun 29, 2006] Reference