Pet Overpopulation - Millie Annabeth

Domestic pets overpopulation is the surplus of pets, which is mostly cats, dogs, or exotic animals. The overpopulation of pets encircle 2 primary factors, which are ( 1 ) allowing cats or dogs to reproduce with little chance to find homes and ( 2 ) pets being relinquished by owners who can no longer keep or want their animals.

As reported in the United States, 6 to 8 million animals are brought to shelter each year. As an estimation, 3 to 4 million are subsequently euthanized, including 2.7 million that are adoptable and healthy. Overall, millions of pets are euthanized in the animal shelters because there are more pets than the responsible people who want to adopt them.

Most animal rescue societies encourage shelters to always spay and neuter pets, as it reduces overpopulation in shelters by alleviating the high rate of reproduction. Spaying and neutering improves an animal's behaviour and their overall health. By doing the routine procedure of spaying and neutering there will of course be fewer unwanted animals and in another word it will reduce overpopulation of pets.

Each help matters, and here are some few things you could do to help to reduce overpopulation:

1. Make sure the pet you are adding to your family comes from a legal shelter, non-profit rescue group, or a responsible humane breeder

2. Always spay and neuter your pets

3. Consider all the responsibilities and consequences of owning a pet before adopting a pet

4. Educate others around you about the pet overpopulation and the importance of spaying as well as neutering