Overpopulation

    This is due to the limited number of adoptions and the fact that most shelters do not have the resources for the long term care of these animals. When dogs or cats are an impulse purchase, they often end up in a shelter because the owner did not consider, or understand the amount of time and money full time pet care takes. Large numbers of animals are placed in shelters by pet owners each year for reasons such as moving, allergies, behavioral problems, and lack of time or money. Another common reason for surrendering a pet is because of milestones, like marriage or the birth of a new baby.Shelters take in approximately seven-million animals a year and it is estimated that at least half are euthanized each year. A lot of these animals are losing their lives solely for the reason of overpopulation. This number would be less if people took better care of their pets and also if they stuck to their commitment they make when making the decision to bring an animal into their care. Spay and neutering your cats and dogs is one of the biggest ways you can help the issues of animal over population.