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8,000,000. The causes of this crisis are. Ignorance and Irresponsibility . Choosing not to adopt. Choosing not to neuter. Pet overpopulation. is a rising problem in the United States, but it can be resolved by. Pet overpopulation. is a rising problem in the United States, - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
8,000,000
The causes of this crisis are
Ignorance and Irresponsibility
Choosing not to adopt
Choosing not to neuter
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
Irresponsible breeding
Irresponsible breeding
Your Neighbor
Puppy Mills/ Pet Stores
UnlicensedBreeders
25%
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
17
Not ready..
“People underestimate the time required to
properly train and care for a pet…”
Ignorance.
Animals need love.
21
give themaway.
“Throwaway mentality”
Impulse buys
24
Abandoned.
“Unrealistic expectations and poor understanding of normal behavior contribute to pet relinquishment, and
far too many people treat pets simply as a
convenience.”
26
More than enough homes.
It’s a commitment issue
Mills
= Mills
malnutrition
disease
exposure
lack of care
CROWDEDINHUMANEUNHEALTHY
end up here
SpaceFundsResources
SpaceFundsResources
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.
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.
53
Adoption doesn’t fundPUPPY MILLSor irresponsibleBREEDERS
54
You can find the perfect companion.
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Already trained and neutered.
56
Neuter or spay your pets.
57
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.
50%lesseuthanizations
Saving lives.
Volunteer Project
Almost Home Dog Rescue
Willow
Foster Parent
Thank you!
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