Take a look at these statistics:
Average number of litters a fertile cat can produce in one year:
3
Average number of kittens in a feline litter:
4–6
In seven years, one female cat and her offspring can theoretically produce 420,000 cats.
Average number of litters a fertile dog can produce in one year:
2
Average number of puppies in a canine litter:
6–10
In six years, one female dog and her offspring can theoretically produce
67,000 dogs.
Above stats borrowed from
67,000 dogs.
Above stats borrowed from
http://www.tipoftexk9rescue.org/PetOverpopulations.html
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I'm sure you will agree that the above numbers are staggering. They are just an estimate from 2006. With the economy being what it is right now people are even more strapped for money and many are abandoning their pets. These once loved animals are now being forced outof their homes and must fend for themselves. Many are reproducing, causing the pet population problemto explode in the midst of a struggling economy. Simply put there are not enough resources to care for all these animals being born. Shelters must turn them away, rescue groups can not find homes, and most will pay the ultimate price.
So for the sake of all the animals please spay or neuter your dog and cat. If finances are keeping you from doing the procedure, contact Spay/USA at 1-800-248-SPAY (1-800-248-7729). They may be able to find a low cost program in your area. Burying your head in the sand is not going to make this problem go away. You have to take a proactive approach and HAVE YOUR PET SPAYED OR NEUTERED. DO IT NOW!!!