Pet overpopulation
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Pet overpopulation is a rising problem in the United States, but it can be resolved by
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Pet overpopulationis a rising problem in the United
States,but it can be resolved by
Pet overpopulationis a rising problem in the United
States,but it can be resolved by
Education
Pet overpopulationis a rising problem in the United
States,but it can be resolved by
Education
Adoption
Pet overpopulationis a rising problem in the United
States,but it can be resolved by
Education
Adoption
Neutering
The causes of this crisis are
Ignorance
Choosing not to adopt
Choosing not to neuter
8,000,000
Irresponsible breeding
25%
Irresponsible breeding
Your Neighbor
Puppy Mills/ Pet Stores
UnlicensedBreeders
Responsible BreedingDon’t sell to pet stores
Responsible BreedingDon’t sell to pet stores
Screen prospective owners
Responsible BreedingDon’t sell to pet stores
Screen prospective owners
Pets are in good health
Responsible BreedingDon’t sell to pet stores
Screen prospective owners
Pets are in good health
Require neutering
“People underestimate the time required to
properly train and care for a pet…”
“Throwaway mentality”
Impulse buys
“Unrealistic expectations and poor understanding of normal behavior contribute to pet relinquishment, and
far too many people treat pets simply as a
convenience.”
It’s a commitment issue
Mills
= Mills
CROWDEDINHUMANEUNHEALTHY
end up here
SpaceFundsResources
“But shelters with hospitals and behaviorists have more success at making unwanted pets …adoptable, while shelters with less resources might turn…to euthanization.”
There’s
NOroom.
3,500
3,500filled.
It costs
to sustain a life.
money
that sheltersdo not have.
money
“…ends up… another statistic in the long list of euthanized pets.”
How do we save them?
Adopt.
Neuter.
Educate.
Provide a home for a pet who doesn’t have one.
Commit to a life.
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Adoption doesn’t fundPUPPY MILLSor irresponsibleBREEDERS
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You can find the perfect companion.
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Already trained and neutered.
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Neuter or spay your pets.
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EmotionallyPhysically&
“...eliminates the stress and discomfort that females endure during heat periods, ...greatly reduces the risk of...cancer.”
“...less likely to roam or fight, prevents testicular cancer, and reduces the risk of prostate cancer.”
MOTIVATION?Need more
millions
$30vs.millions
Educate yourself and those around you.
Tell your friends.
Tell your friends.Tell your family.
Tell your friends.Tell your family. Tell your neighbors.
Tell your friends.Tell your family. Tell your neighbors.Volunteer.
Tell your friends.Tell your family. Tell your neighbors.Volunteer. Foster.
Tell your friends.Tell your family. Tell your neighbors.Volunteer. Foster. Protest.
Tell your friends.Tell your family. Tell your neighbors.Volunteer. Foster. Protest. Practice responsible ownership.
%50lesseuthanizations
Saving lives.
Volunteer Project
Almost Home Dog Rescue
Willow
Foster Parent
