Across the United States, animal shelters are filled with millions of cats and dogs in need of loving, permanent homes. These are beautiful, healthy animals that have been cast away by previous individuals who were not prepared to make lifelong commitments to them.
They once lived in homes but now live behind bars. Each day, shelters receive more and more animals, and shelter personnel who care for these wonderful animals then must kill them to make room for the new arrivals.
Pet overpopulation is a problem of our society that calls for immediate public attention. Even those who do not have pets are affected by the dog and cat overpopulation crisis. Millions of tax dollars are spent annually to care for lost, abandoned and unwanted pets, and millions more to destroy those that find no homes.
There are two main ways to end this vicious cycle of pet overpopulation and death. The most important is spaying and neutering all dogs and cats. This not only helps control overpopulation but also provides many health benefits to your pets. Spayed and neutered animals have longer life expectancies, and this procedure eliminates the risks of several different cancers among both male and female pets.
Besides spaying and neutering, if you are ready to make a lifetime commitment to a cat or dog, please visit your local shelter and save a life by adopting a pet.
