Articles Tagged: shelters

Every Litter Hurts: The Facts About Spay and Neuter
You’ve probably heard it before. Even the most well-meaning pet lovers will sometimes say: “I’m just going to let my pet have one litter before she’s spayed. What could just one litter hurt?” When there are already more pets in a community than there are available homes, every litter hurts. Shelters across America are bursting at the seams with unwanted animals. In Allegheny County alone, conservative estimates show that 25,000 abandoned pets enter shelters each year. Nationally, an estimated 3-4 million dogs and cats are euthanized at animal control facilities and shelters every year. That’s over 10,000 animals a day and over 400 per hour – pretty sobering statistics.

Pet Adoption: Why Adopt from a Shelter?
Experts agree: pets are good for us! Pets bring love and laughter into our lives, encourage us to exercise and play, and even help lower our blood pressure. Pets are good for families because they help kids learn about empathy and responsibility. But with so many places to adopt, rescue, or purchase a pet, the amount of research involved can be overwhelming. Whether you’re looking for your first pet or are an experienced pet owner, you should first consider the many benefits of adopting from a shelter.