Millions of pets looking for a good home

All over the world, there are millions of cats and dogs that do not have a decent home, or anyone to take care of them.

Many of them have been abandoned, but some may just have roamed off, away from their home and their sad owners.

Many of these animals do not have the kind of street sense required to survive for very long, and can be hit by cars, be attacked by other animals or wild animals, or be exposed to diseases from other wild animals, which can lead to serious illness or even death.

Many other animals never had a home to start with. They were born in the wild to an unspayed female, or, they were unwanted and thrown out.

It is so sad to see so many animals alone, for they really rely on human assistance and companionship for their survival. It’s very sad to see them wandering the streets, digging through the trash. Or worse still, being treated cruelly by the humans they dare to go up to try to ask for help.

Because many people are  not sure what to do to help, they often turn away from assisting a stray. But every animal off the street means there is one less that could possibly breed and lead to literally dozens more in its lifetime.

One animal off the streets also means one less who is needlessly suffering from horrendous diseases like heartworm or distemper, easily treatable by a responsible owner.

Many of these animals that do survive the streets will eventually end up being taken into shelters, and hopefully have the opportunity to be adopted by a loving family.

But the shelters are so full at the moment due to the economic crisis which has hit the US, that unless people come forward, many of these totally healthy and loving animals will not get the chance to be adopted. 1 year old animals in the prime of their life are being put to sleep simply because there is literally no more room.

Or the shelter has no more money–or both. All these animals have to be fed, housed, mediated, often spayed or neutered. Your adoption fee helps offset these costs. Some pets are even microchipped to make sure you can recover the animal if it ever strays. Frankly, it also keeps track of the owners to a certain extent, to make sure they are being responsible for the pet/s in its care.

Continues in Pet Adoption Essentials Part 2