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Would you like to do something to stop the death of shelter animals and to see every animal out of a cage and into a home? You can. An important first step is to understand the full scope and facts of the problem. The next, more practical steps we can take as individuals to resolve the problem are surprisingly easy.

The tragedy of masses of animals being euthanized in shelters across the United States is a deeply disturbing and challenging problem, emotionally and morally, for all of us who love animals. It is a complex problem in which the symptoms are often erroneously labeled the problem, and one in which the caregivers are often mislabeled the culprits. Even as a lifelong animal lover, for many years I was not aware that the United States has a companion animal overpopulation epidemic and that millions of unwanted animals die in shelters every year. And I was not at all aware that some of my own actions, such as buying a cat from a breeder, were inadvertently contributing to the problem. The purpose of this portion of the web site is to raise consciousness about the facts of overpopulation and shelter euthanasia, and to explore the symptoms, root causes and potential solutions to the problem, especially how every single one of us as individuals has the power to make a huge difference to save animals' lives.

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Resources to help you keep your animal

Resources to further understand and solve the problem

  If you love animals, please, explore these sections to learn
how you can help solve the overpopulation and euthanasia tragedy:
Questions Questions to Ponder:
Why did this dog die at a shelter? "My Life as a Dog"
Facts

Facts to Consider:
This section is currently under construction ~ please check back later

Solutions Coming Soon ~ Be Part of the Solution:
Responsible Pet Ownership Solves the Problem
Acquire your companion animals through rescue and adoption ~ save a life
Spay and neuter all your pets ~ save many lives!
Keep your pets for their lifetime!
Connect with resources to help you keep your pet in times of stress and change.
Impact Impact on Shelter and Animal Control Staff
Memorial Memorial to Euthanized Shelter Animals
Resources Shelter Resources and Links: To Further Understand and Solve the Problem

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About Us Comfort & Support in your Time of Grief
Consultations How to Effectively Support Someone Grieving the Loss of Their Animals
Workshops Compassion Fatigue of Animal Care & Rescue Work
Publications and Products
How You Can Stop the Tragedy of Euthanasia in Animal Shelters
Animal Communication Resources and Links
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