Staggering Stats

Kitten season has been a whirlwind of joys and sorrows. And still going strong. We, rescuers, are just barely able to keep our heads above water. But still, we push on. There is no rest for the weary but in the long run it is all worth it. Rescuers are doing their best to just keep up. Understand we can only do so much. Room in rescues and shelters is precious and so is funding. I can't stress it enough the need to spay and neuter. Less of the pet population would be euthanized,

The numbers are just shocking.

Less than 30% of cats are adopted from shelters or released to owners.

 56% of dogs and 71% of cats that enter the shelters are euthanized.

This number is just way too high for my comfort. Why is this such an epidemic? We need to take charge of our own animals and get them spayed or neutered. This should just be a give me. As animal owners, we should know this. But it's worth repeating over and over and over and over and over...yeah as annoying as that sounds. It's just as annoying to keep having to say it.

Now please if you take care of your pets this is no way directed at you. I'm just tired of so many precious lives being lost because of overcrowding and not to mention the terrible things that happen to free kittens and outside cats. Nothing good comes from an outdoor cat.

Can't afford the to say or neuter? Look for funds from a garage sale, online sales, or contact your local low-cost spay and neuter clinic see if they can help you. And you can get ferals spayed for free at a lot of the local low-cost spay and neuter clinic.

Love them and keep them close. They aren't with us long enough as it is. Cherish every moment you have with them or find someone that will. They have feelings and love unconditionally.

Meow...Meow...
Carey Abbott