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pet overpopulation

  • Bob Barker may be remembered for his grace, his humor and his skill in front of a TV camera, but his choice was always to be known as a staunch advocate for animal welfare and for spaying and neutering pets.
  • Beautiful puppies with shiny coats - healthy, happy. But will they all find homes, And if they do, then those homes won't be available for the pets at the shelter who are in desperate need of a home and a caring owner.
  • Many of the New Year's resolutions we make for ourselves could also apply to our pets - eat healthier, get more exercise, regular medical checkup and…
  • Spaying and neutering saves lives. With fewer puppies and kittens being born and crowding the shelters, a homeless pet will have a better opportunity to…
  • The American Veterinary Medical Association reports that handling unwanted pet animals costs as much as $1 billion annually in the U.S. But the greatest…
  • This momma cat's litter may seem small, but it's the start of something that could become overwhelming when you start counting possible future litters.…
  • Great pets aren't so much born as they are made. They become great pets because they have owners who love them, take care of them and spend time with…
  • Puppies and kittens are so cute, and so plentiful in the Spring - too plentiful. in fact. If you are considering adopting a new pet, this is the perfect…
  • Current statistics indicate only 2 or 3 of the kittens in the picture will be adopted - the others will be euthanized because there are not enough homes.…
  • The puppies and kittens you see at your local animal shelter are the lucky ones, because they are up for adoption. (The unlucky ones never made it that…