Why Do We Care?
...for potential adopters

Every year animal organizations take in, care for and attempt to adopt out millions of animals who, through no fault of their own, are born without an awaiting home, can no longer be cared for by their families, have been abused or abandoned, or are just lost, but have no identification and therefore no way back home.

Although precise data is not available, it is estimated that 8 - 10 million American pets are taken in by shelters.  Of which, 4 - 5 million are euthanized each year (mutt and purebred) as a desperate and heartbreaking means by often underfunded and under staffed animal care and control organizations, to manage the overwhelming numbers of homeless and unwanted pets in our society.  Additionally, these numbers do not include the many animals taken in by rescue groups, and the free roaming and feral pets (estimated to be in the tens of millions) that must fend for themselves in our neighborhoods.

Not only do these creatures we claim to love have the capacity to suffer greatly, but also communities spend millions of dollars to round up, house, adopt out or euthanize them.

This tragedy takes a significant emotional toll on those who handle this societal tragedy on the community's behalf.

Do we not set the tone for our society by the way that we treat and honor our responsibility towards those that are dependent upon us?

If you have pets, or are considering adding a pet to your family, please learn about a pet's lifetime needs and care for your pet responsibly.  You can be a part of the solution.