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Too Many are Homeless
We are promoting the adoption of pets that are homeless and in the shelters. Too many are hurt or starving on the streets, or end up in a high kill shelter... their crime is not having that forever family. Show your support!
Adopt a Rescue
Pet Overpopulation is a Serious Matter
Millions of companion animals are euthanized needlessly every year because there are too many pets and not enough homes or people interested in providing food, water, shelter, medical care and love to these animals.Some frightening statistics:
Approximate number of animal shelters in the U.S.: 4,000 to 6,000 .
Average number of animals handled by an animal shelter in the U.S.each year: 5 to 7% of the human population of a community (5,000 to 7,000 animals per year in a community of 100,000 people).
Estimated number of animals entering U.S. animal shelters annually: 8 to 12 million
Estimated percentage of lost animals reunited with their owners by U.S. animal shelters each year: 4% (cats) to 14% (dogs)
Estimated number of animals euthanized by U.S. animal shelters each year because homes are not available: 4 to 6 million. Although the number of animals euthanized varies by geographic region, approximately 30-60% of all animals brought into animal shelters are euthanized nationwide.
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Pet Adoption Sites
This module is for adding pet adoption sites, not info on breeds or animals. Only pet adoption sites will be approved.
Petfinder.com: Adopt a pet and help an animal shelter rescue a ...
Adopt a pet dog or cat from animal welfare organiz more...0 points
http://www.helenkrause.org/
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Welcome to Harrisburg Pa's Humane Society
Harrisburg, Pa, East Shore and West Shore Humane S more...0 points
Golden Retriever Rescue
The Golden Retriever is one of the most popular br more...0 points
Things to Consider Before You Adopt
Questions to Ask Yourself:1.Why do you want a pet?
2.Do you have time for a pet?
3.Can you afford a pet?
4.Can you have a pet where you currently live and how many times do you think you might move in the next 15 years?
5.Are you prepared to handle accidents in the house,torn furniture or rugs, or unexpected medical bills?
6.How will this pet be cared for while you are away on vacation or business?
7.Is this the right pet for you?
http://www.sspca.org/ThingsToConsider.html
