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Page 1: We Need Your H-E-L-P There are 164 Million pets in the United States and only 20% of them were adopted from shelters or rescues
Page 2: We Need Your H-E-L-P There are 164 Million pets in the United States and only 20% of them were adopted from shelters or rescues

We Need Your

H-E-L-P

Page 3: We Need Your H-E-L-P There are 164 Million pets in the United States and only 20% of them were adopted from shelters or rescues

There are 164 Million pets in the

United States and only 20% of them were

adopted from shelters or rescues

Page 4: We Need Your H-E-L-P There are 164 Million pets in the United States and only 20% of them were adopted from shelters or rescues

Between 5.7 and 8 Million

animals enter into shelters

every year

Page 5: We Need Your H-E-L-P There are 164 Million pets in the United States and only 20% of them were adopted from shelters or rescues

Some of us

have a more difficult time

finding a home

Page 6: We Need Your H-E-L-P There are 164 Million pets in the United States and only 20% of them were adopted from shelters or rescues

Black Cats & Dogsare the most overlooked in

shelters and are twice as likely not

to ever find homes

Page 7: We Need Your H-E-L-P There are 164 Million pets in the United States and only 20% of them were adopted from shelters or rescues

Senior animals or those of us that look a little different still have a lot of love to

give

Page 8: We Need Your H-E-L-P There are 164 Million pets in the United States and only 20% of them were adopted from shelters or rescues

Unfortunately

3.5 to 4 million

animals are

euthanized

each year

Page 9: We Need Your H-E-L-P There are 164 Million pets in the United States and only 20% of them were adopted from shelters or rescues

If you or any one you knowIs looking for a pet. Please

consider adoption!

Page 10: We Need Your H-E-L-P There are 164 Million pets in the United States and only 20% of them were adopted from shelters or rescues

Adoption is usually less

costly and we will love you

unconditionally and provide you

with companionship

and reduce loneliness

Page 11: We Need Your H-E-L-P There are 164 Million pets in the United States and only 20% of them were adopted from shelters or rescues

Owning a cat has proven to lower your chances of dying of heart disease and on average people who own pets

live 2 years longer

Page 12: We Need Your H-E-L-P There are 164 Million pets in the United States and only 20% of them were adopted from shelters or rescues

If You cant adopt a pet, there are plenty of other ways you can help an animal in need

Page 13: We Need Your H-E-L-P There are 164 Million pets in the United States and only 20% of them were adopted from shelters or rescues

Volunteer at a shelter or help plan or attend one

of the incredible

fund raising events

Page 14: We Need Your H-E-L-P There are 164 Million pets in the United States and only 20% of them were adopted from shelters or rescues

Consider donating food to a shelter or when

purchasing food choose one that supports shelter and animal

rescue organizations

Page 15: We Need Your H-E-L-P There are 164 Million pets in the United States and only 20% of them were adopted from shelters or rescues

Donate your used towels, sheets and

comforters to a local shelter

Page 16: We Need Your H-E-L-P There are 164 Million pets in the United States and only 20% of them were adopted from shelters or rescues

Join us on Facebook and spread the word about pets like me who need a home

Page 17: We Need Your H-E-L-P There are 164 Million pets in the United States and only 20% of them were adopted from shelters or rescues
Page 18: We Need Your H-E-L-P There are 164 Million pets in the United States and only 20% of them were adopted from shelters or rescues

All Photos of cats were taken by Denise Carter and are available for adoption at the Meriden Humane Society