the issues
With so many to choose from, we're tackling the issues we think are the most urgent to address
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We could dedicate 24 hours a day and seven days a week to law reform for better animal protection, and we wouldn't make a dent. A critical step of reform is education and we can't expect people to advocate for change unless they understand the impact. The silver lining in all of this? Our animal issues are interconnected, meaning that resolving one (animal overpopulation) is likely to reduce the others. Just follow the follows in the graphic and you'll see how cyclical these problems really are.
Animal overpopulation affects everyone
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Learn how the surplus of animals in our community impacts each of the demographics below. (If you're viewing this on a computer, hover over each box to reveal the impact.)
You're likely to come across a stray animal on a walk, in your yard, or on a stroll through the park. This poses a potential health risk to you and your pet, and can increase anxiety about your own pet's safety.
pet owner
Animal shelters and rescues are constantly operating at capacity, filled with unwanted, lost, or homeless pets. Burnout has become the "norm" and 15 million animals are euthanized in shelters each year.
shelter and
rescue staff
Animal overpopulation can lead to millions of dollars in costs for tax payers each year. The more animals a municipal shelter has in its care, the more funding needed to cover that care, which is allocated from tax payers.
tax payer
Spread of diseases, livestock numbers, and crop damage are just a few of the ways that stray animals can have an effect on farmers and their crops; stray animals are a result of the animal overpopulation.
local farmer
Stray animals can create food competition among wildlife, driving them into neighborhoods to eat. Strays can also damage local habitats and increase the spread of disease throughout communities.
nature lover
A high volume of animals needing care can often lead to increased workloads and emotional stress for veterinary staff. The country's shortage of veterinarians only exacerbates the issue.
veterinary staff
