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Page 1: The Facts – Cats and Dogs per Year Entering shelters 6-8 milion Euthanized 3-4 million Adoptiosn 3-4 million Reclaimed by owners 30% of dogs 2%-5% of

Helping Sheltrs HelpCats and Dogs

Page 2: The Facts – Cats and Dogs per Year Entering shelters 6-8 milion Euthanized 3-4 million Adoptiosn 3-4 million Reclaimed by owners 30% of dogs 2%-5% of

The Facts – Cats and Dogs per YearEntering shelters

6-8 milionEuthanized

3-4 millionAdoptiosn

3-4 millionReclaimed by owners

30% of dogs2%-5% of cats

Purebred dogs in shelters25%

Page 3: The Facts – Cats and Dogs per Year Entering shelters 6-8 milion Euthanized 3-4 million Adoptiosn 3-4 million Reclaimed by owners 30% of dogs 2%-5% of

The Role of SheltersEncourage pet adoption through local

education outreachProvide a safe home for animals while they

wait for adoptionPlace to liveMedical careFood

Page 4: The Facts – Cats and Dogs per Year Entering shelters 6-8 milion Euthanized 3-4 million Adoptiosn 3-4 million Reclaimed by owners 30% of dogs 2%-5% of

Reduce suffering of animalsAdvocate for sensible public policiesEnforce existing lawsEducate the public about animal issuesProvide disaster relief for animalsProvide care for homeless animals

Working with Local Organizations

Page 5: The Facts – Cats and Dogs per Year Entering shelters 6-8 milion Euthanized 3-4 million Adoptiosn 3-4 million Reclaimed by owners 30% of dogs 2%-5% of

Helping Campaign Against CrueltiesDogfighting CockfightingPuppy mills Factory farming Unhumane hunting practicesSlaughter of horses for meat exportClubbing of baby seals and other animals

Page 6: The Facts – Cats and Dogs per Year Entering shelters 6-8 milion Euthanized 3-4 million Adoptiosn 3-4 million Reclaimed by owners 30% of dogs 2%-5% of

You Can Help TooDo you have a pet?

Collar and tagsNeutre your pet

Thinking of adopting?Visit a ShelterMeet the dogs and

catsChat with the

caregiverCuddle up with an

animal

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You Can Help TooDonations

MoneyFoodPet supplies

VolunteerYou may make a few new friends!

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Find a Dog or Cat to Love and Take Home

Hannah, adopted from a shelter at seven months of age. Hannah and her brothers were found with their mother on the streets when they were a few weeks old.