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Many Animals in Shelters are Pets whose Owners can no longer care for them for a ... There are over 10 million animals abandoned and put to death in the U.S. every ...

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    Slide 1:ANIMAL SHELTERS AND RESCUE ORGANIZATIONS

    Giving Animals a Second Chance

    Slide 2:Rescue Groups

    Found all around the country Keeps animals in foster care until they are found permanent homes Most are animal/breed specific Can often choose breed and gender of animal to adopt

    Slide 3:Animal Shelters

    Kill or no kill depending on shelter Mostly found in every county or at least a near neighboring county Kept in small kennels or cages until a home is found

    Slide 4:Many Animals in Shelters are Pets whose Owners can no longer care for them for a Variety of Reasons:

    Are moving and cannot take their pet with them Have health problems Have become incapacitated or died Do not have time for the pet because of changes in their lifestyle New Baby Ill Family Member Have other pets that don’t get along Realize they should not have gotten a pet Brought to shelters because of no home or the animal has come from an abusive situation.

    Slide 5:Statistics

    There are over 10 million animals abandoned and put to death in the U.S. every year The average number of litters a fertile cat can produce in one year is THREE With an average litter being 4 to 6 kittens

    Slide 6:More Statistics

    In 7 years, one female cat and her offspring can produce up to 420,000 kittens Only 1 out of 12 cats born every year find a permanent home 450 dogs and cats are destroyed each hour in the U.S.

    Slide 7:What can you do?

    Adopt a lifelong pet from a shelter or rescue Become a foster parent for pets trying to find a permanent home Volunteer at your local animal shelter Donate to Shelters or Rescues Funds given usually go to providing food and care to animals waiting to be adopted homepage

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