About Eight Million Pets are Homeless in America
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About Eight Million Pets are Homeless in America
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Jake Richardson
Mar 25, 2011
A survey conducted
by PetSmartCharities found that Americans are not fully aware of the
problem of pet homelessness. Only 29 percent of the 3,000 surveyed knew
about pet homelessness, and 75 percent guessed there are less than one
million homeless pets in America, whereas the real number is closer to
eight million. Another survey showed about forty percent believed the
number of homeless pets euthanized each year to be less than one
million, but the true number is closer to four million. Estimates from
the Human Society of the United States, confirm the above numbers.
by PetSmartCharities found that Americans are not fully aware of the
problem of pet homelessness. Only 29 percent of the 3,000 surveyed knew
about pet homelessness, and 75 percent guessed there are less than one
million homeless pets in America, whereas the real number is closer to
eight million. Another survey showed about forty percent believed the
number of homeless pets euthanized each year to be less than one
million, but the true number is closer to four million. Estimates from
the Human Society of the United States, confirm the above numbers.
A movement called People Saving Pets has been started to address the
lack of awareness around the number of homeless pets in America, and the
number of homeless pets that are euthanized each year. While these
topics certainly are not pleasant to consider, part of the problem is
simply lack of awareness, so getting the information out in the public
eye is part of the solution.
lack of awareness around the number of homeless pets in America, and the
number of homeless pets that are euthanized each year. While these
topics certainly are not pleasant to consider, part of the problem is
simply lack of awareness, so getting the information out in the public
eye is part of the solution.
The executive director of PetSmartCharities Susana Della Maddalena
said, “This year in America, 8 million pets will end up in shelters –
and 4 million adoptable pets will be euthanized – simply because they do
not have homes. People Saving Pets is designed to fundamentally change
how people think about – and act – on the issue of pet homelessness.
This movement is about inspiring people who love pets to take action,
now.” (Source: PRnewswire.com)
said, “This year in America, 8 million pets will end up in shelters –
and 4 million adoptable pets will be euthanized – simply because they do
not have homes. People Saving Pets is designed to fundamentally change
how people think about – and act – on the issue of pet homelessness.
This movement is about inspiring people who love pets to take action,
now.” (Source: PRnewswire.com)
She has been with the organization since 2003, and has been involved
in fundraising to the tune of nearly 30 million dollars.
PetSmartCharities is a non-profit organization
supporting programs to raise awareness about the treatment of companion
animals, and to save their lives by promoting adoptions,
neutering/spaying, emergency relief programs and animal rescues.
in fundraising to the tune of nearly 30 million dollars.
PetSmartCharities is a non-profit organization
supporting programs to raise awareness about the treatment of companion
animals, and to save their lives by promoting adoptions,
neutering/spaying, emergency relief programs and animal rescues.
Over 100 local and national animal organizations have joined their movement so far. For individuals, PetSmartCharities has an animal shelter locater to help find shelters and neuter/spay services near them. You can also join their movement, by registering on their site.
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