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Overpopulation Statistics
Over 70 million feral cats in the U.S. 600 + million feral dogs World-wide 20% of people who adopted a dog from an
animal shelter will give up the pet to another shelter
65% of owners obtain their pet at free or low costs
http://www.wildlife-traps.com/dog.html
Statistics, continued 6-8 million cats
and dogs enter animal shelters each year
3-4 million are humanely euthanized
30 years ago 17 million were euthanized
http://www.cyprusvillagelink.com/images/Cat%20population%20growth.jpg
Contributing Factors Owner Neglect Pet abandonment Population Growth
1 cat, 3 litters/year, 4-5 kittens/litter In 7 years 1 cat can produce 420,000
kittens 1 dog within 6 years can contribute
67,000 pups (Idausa.org) Education!
http://www.askspikeonline.com/2009/01/12/spike-says-spay-or-neuter-your-dog/
Contributing Factors, continued
Irresponsible Breeding Backyard Breeders Puppy Mills
Choosing not to adopt Disposable Pets
http://www.dogtipper.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/chaseutleyPETA72-588x774.jpg
http://canine-world.com/images/puppymill15.jpg
Spay and Neuter 75% of pets in the U.S. are altered Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) Low cost procedures
available Short recovery time Less health issues Behavior management
Studies show less likely to bite owners Less scent marking and mounting
http://btwactually.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/BobBarker.jpg
Spay and Neuter Alternatives
Suprelorin GnRH agonist implant
Richard FayrerHosken (CNN) Female sterilization vaccine
Different cultural views
http://www.virbac.es/p-virbacespubes/images/content/Productos/Animales_de_compania/AC_Suprelorin_large.jpg
Spay and Neuter Legislation
Only 30 states require adopted animals to be altered
New York City mandates all pets sold from pet stores to be spayed/neutered
Rhode Island requires all cats to be altered, unless breeding license is obtained
Euthanasia
“The term euthanasia is derived from the Greek terms eu meaning good and thanatos meaning
death. A “good death” would be one that occurs with minimal pain and distress” (AVMA).
Euthanasia
“It is our responsibility as veterinarians and human beings to ensure that if an animal’s life is to be taken, it is done with the highest degree of respect, and with an emphasis on making the death as painless and distress free as possible” (AVMA).
Types of Euthanasia Inhalant Non-Inhalant Pharmaceutical Agents Physical Methods
Different euthanasia techniques preferred for various species
Some forms aesthetically displeasing for companion animals
http://www.animallawcoalition.com/gas-chambers/article/1391
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No Kill Shelters
Adoptable No behavioral defects 8 weeks of age or older Reasonably healthy
Unadoptable/Non-rehabilitatable Unsuitable temperament Extensive health issues
http://nathanwinograd.com/newsite/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/nokill-advocacycenter_logo.gif
“One way to think about the meaning of no-kill is to apply the same standard to an animal
shelter as you would to your own pet. Would you put your cat down if he had a
broken bone? What if your dog had kennel cough or separation anxiety? I don't think
most people would take their pet's lives for these conditions”
(Abolitionistapproach.com)
Resources600million.org. Web. 01 Sept. 2011. <http://www.600million.org/>.
"AnimalKind.org: Pet Overpopulation: The Facts." ANIMALKIND. Web. 01 Sept. 2011. <http://www.animalkind.org/pet_overpopulation.html>.
"AVMA Guidelines on Euthanasia." June 2007. Web. 1 Sept. 2011. <http://www.avma.org/issues/animal_welfare/euthanasia.pdf>.
"Feral Cats: Frequently Asked Questions : The Humane Society of the United States." The Humane Society of the United States : The Humane Society of the United States. Web. 01 Sept. 2011. <http://www.humanesociety.org/issues/feral_cats/qa/feral_cat_FAQs.html>.
"No Kill Now! Defining No-Kill." Web. 1 Sept. 2011. <http://www.abolitionistapproach.com/media/links/p11/no-kill.pdf>.
"Pet Overpopulation : The Humane Society of the United States." The Humane Society of the United States : The Humane Society of the United States. Web. 01 Sept. 2011. <http://www.humanesociety.org/issues/pet_overpopulation/>.
"Pet Overpopulation." American Humane Association | Home. Web. 01 Sept. 2011. <http://www.americanhumane.org/animals/adoption-pet-care/issues-information/pet-overpopulation.html>.
Pet Statistics. 2011. Web. 01 Sept. 2011. <http://www.aspca.org/about-us/faq/pet-statistics.aspx>.
"Spaying Alternative on the Horizon for Pet Owners - CNN." Featured Articles from CNN. 28 Aug. 1998. Web. 01 Sept. 2011. <http://articles.cnn.com/1998-08-28/tech/9808_28_t_t_dog.spay.shot_1_spay-neutering-pet-owners?_s=PM:TECH>.