OVERPOPULATION OF ANIMALS.

Reasons for overpopulation

• Overpopulation occurs when a population of a species exceeds the carrying capacity of its ecological niche.
• Irresponsible Breeding
• Choosing Not to Adopt
• Abandoning pets

SPAY OR NEUTER YOUR PET

• Always spay/neuter your animal
• Both procedures can safely be performed at as early as 8 weeks of age.
• Spayed or neutered pets are typically better behaved, calmer, and more affectionate
• Spaying an animal eliminates their heat cycle and the undesirable elements such as bleeding,crying,etc
• Fixed pets are less prone to a variety of diseases

ADOPT AN ANIMAL

• Adoption saves lives
• Adoption gives a second chance
• Adoption often costs less

CHOOSE A RESPONSIBLE BREEDER

• A frightened mother dog can transmit her fears to her pups.
• The animal may have diseases from its living standards
• The breeder may have no idea what they're doing
• Adult animals are continuously bred until they can no longer produce, then destroyed or discarded.

WHY ITS A PROBLEM.

• Many animals will die from starvation
• Animals will wander into unnatural habitats for food
• diseases may also spread to other populations of animals that are not overpopulated

WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU SEE AN ABANDONED ANIMAL

• If you are able to transport the animal, take her to the nearest animal shelter
• Take it to the vet to get checked out.
• Check if for a microchip to find the owners.
• Take it home, make found animal poster.