Animal Overpopulation
Animal overpopulation is when there are more animals than people can take care of.
Two phrases that come to mind when I think of overpopulation are poor responsible pet ownership and euthanasia. Pet owners must make a commitment to their pet when they first get them. This includes getting the pet spayed or neutered so it does not contribute to the overpopulation problem.
Euthanasia also comes to mind because the pets that are people do not want or can no longer take care of are put at risk for euthanasia if they are not adopted by another family. Euthanasia is used to help control the overpopulation, however I see it as only a bandaid. If everyone spayed and neutered their pets and were more responsible pet owners the animal population would be more manageable and fewer animals would have to be euthanized.
I'm not really sure that society sees the extent of the animal overpopulation problem. If the society did then I think their wouldn't be and animal overpopulation issue.
Right now euthanasia is the main way society uses to combat animal over population. Wake County animal shelter requires the animals to be spayed or neutered before they are adopted out. They are also trying to educate the public about responsible pet ownership.
I think this is a great start but it must be done on a much bigger scale. The importance of spaying and neutering and responsible pet ownership should be given to everyone who owns or is planning on owning a pet.
Top 10 Favorite Pictures
Prestone
Animal ID: 71054
In foster care
In foster care
Photo taken on 5/15/12
Mahogony
Animal ID: 71133
Photo taken on 5/16/12
Buddy
Adopted!
Photo taken on 5/16/12
Garner
Animal ID: 71742
Adopted!
Photo taken on 5/23/12
Molly
Animal ID: 72354
Adopted!
Photo taken on 6/6/12
Flame Girl
Animal ID: 72592
Photo taken on 6/11/12
Bonita
Animal ID: 72672
Photo taken on 6/11/12
Queen Jubilee
Animal ID: 72795
Photo taken on 6/13/12
Rabbit
Animal ID: 72959
Photo taken on 6/15/12
Clyde
Animal ID: 72735
Photo taken on 6/15/12
I like how you put if the animal has been adopted or is in foster care. The picture of Garner is great! And I love the position you captured Clyde in as it is just laying on the surface.
ReplyDeleteThank you Sara-Anne! The picture of Garner is one of my absolute favorites! I love the little grin on his face!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photo examples. I just want to kiss Bonita's sad little face! You are correct in that euthanasia is our solution to animal overpopulation. And it is a band-aid. It is reactive, instead of proactive. And many feel it is cruel, which makes me ask the question, why aren't grand measures being taken to prevent this?
ReplyDelete