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Please Spay & Neuter!
Pet overpopulation is the leading killer of cats and dogs in our country.
- 50K puppies and kittens are born every day in the US.
- 8-10 million cats and dogs enter US shelters annually
- 3-5 million of these are adopted
- An estimated 4.4 million are euthanized in shelters every year.
- It's estimated there are tens of millions more feral cats in the US
- An average dog can have 2 litters per year; each 6-10 puppies
- An average cat can have 3 litters each year; litters typically have 4–6 kittens
- US taxpayers spend up to $2 billion annually dealing the issues surrounding unwanted, homeless animals.
Sources: http://spcala.com/resources/pet-library/general-articles/pet-overpopulation
- 50K puppies and kittens are born every day in the US.
- 8-10 million cats and dogs enter US shelters annually
- 3-5 million of these are adopted
- An estimated 4.4 million are euthanized in shelters every year.
- It's estimated there are tens of millions more feral cats in the US
- An average dog can have 2 litters per year; each 6-10 puppies
- An average cat can have 3 litters each year; litters typically have 4–6 kittens
- US taxpayers spend up to $2 billion annually dealing the issues surrounding unwanted, homeless animals.
Sources: http://spcala.com/resources/pet-library/general-articles/pet-overpopulation