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Special Cases
We try to help out homeless pets with medical conditions whenever we can. Vet bills for some treatments can be in the thousands of dollars. Once we take a pet in, we are committed to provide full health care to that pet. That means that our supporters determine how many animals we can help by how much they donate. It is always inspiring to see an animal's will to survive adversity and always heartwarming when an animal who has suffered horrific abuse learns to trust people again. Click the links below to read about some of these remarkable animals:
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WHY ARE THERE SO MANY HOMELESS pets?
Every year millions of dogs, cats and rabbits end up lost or abandoned. Most of them will end up in a municipal shelter waiting for someone to find them or adopt them. Unfortunately, over half will be euthanized and never get their second chance. Why does this happen year after year? Check the main reasons below and see what you can do to prevent your pet from becoming a statistic...
- No ID Tag or Microchip. Pets cannot tell people where they live unless you provide a microchip and/or ID tag. Many pets come into shelters wearing collars with no ID. Too often we hear people who are looking for their lost pet say, "He usually never leaves the yard so we never bothered to put an ID tag on him." Be wise people... Ask your vet, shelter or rescue group how you can get a microchip or ID tag BEFORE your pet is lost.
- Unwanted Pregnancies. Cats and dogs can become pregnant as young as 5 months old. Every year millions of unwanted kittens and puppies are euthanized because there are not enough homes for them. Sadly, many female cats are euthanized in municipal shelters when they
are around 6 months old... simply because they are pregnant and cannot be adopted out. Please have your pets spayed or neutered to avoid this senseless tragedy!
- Not Spayed or Neutered. An unaltered male will go to great lengths to find a female in heat. Neutering your pet will lessen the possibility he will wander off in search of a female. Unaltered female cats often have their litters on a neighbor's property where they are not welcome. Many neighbors (yes, YOUR neighbors) bring in pets which have just given birth on their property to the nearest shelter. Most municipal shelters do not have the space available for a nursing pet, so they are euthanized.
- Bad Decisions. Some people think that they can give away or sell puppies and kittens in parking lots or on the internet. The sad truth is that many of these pets will end up abandoned in shelters when the new owners quickly realize that they fell for a pretty face and were not ready for the responsibilities of pet ownership.
- Theme Pets. On holidays or when a movie or television show comes out that features a cute pet, many people rush out to own the fantasy. Once reality sets in, they often realize that they cannot properly care for the pet and dump them at the nearest shelter. Research the pet/breed you are interested in. Most rescue groups and reputable breeders will help you to find the right pet and will take back a pet if it just is not working out.
- Death or Illness. Too often we see pets in shelters whose owners either became ill or passed away. These pets are often dumped by the relatives who promised to care for them. Provide for your pets in your will or living will so that they will be cared for.