Pet Overpopulation Facts

Overpopulation PetFacts Pet overpopulation affects everyone whether or not they own a pet. Spaying/ neutering your pets reduces the number of homeless and stray pets in the community and reduces the number of pets entering your local animal shelter. Credit: Atlantic County Government 1 in 20 of the 163 million pet dogs and cats in the United States end up in a shelter each year. 35% of pet owners still choose not to spay and neuter their pets About 8 million strays and unwanted animals are taken in by shelters each year. 3.7 million are euthanized Combat Pet Overpopulation 1. Spay and neuter your pets. 4. Make a lifetime commitment to your pet. 2. Adopt your pets from a legitimate shelter or nonprofit rescue group. 3. Consider all the responsibilities and consequences 5. Educate your children, friends, family members and co-workers about pet overpopulation, adoption and the importance of spaying and neutering. of pet ownership before deciding to get a pet. vet DEPOT.co TH SOURCE: AMERICAN HUMANE ASSOC. R. TORO / .com