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As incongruous as this may seem, the desire of most animal
rescue organizations is to put ourselves out of business.
Not such a bad idea, once you think about it though. If there
were no more unwanted animals, shelters/sanctuaries would
then be able to focus solely  upon
those animals that required lifetime care.
Breed rescues, animal welfare organizations, municipal
shelters and others have been working to combat the problem
of animal overpopulation and in some area's of the country
great strides have been made. While euthanisia statistics
have been dropping in recent years, there is still much you
can do to help our animal friends.
How can you help? Educate yourself. Do some research.
Find out what is happening in the world of animal welfare
and law. Certain animal rights organizations are currently
sponsoring a "No-Birth Nation" campaign. Their ultimate
goal is no animal use. No food animals, no hunting, no scientific
research and NO PETS. That's right, no pets. It's a complicated
issue and should be looked at from both sides before forming
an opinion. For information on both sides of the story visit
our links page.
Before you consider bringing a pet into your home, do
the research. A pet should be treated as a family MEMBER.
They are a LIFETIME commitment. Make sure that you choose
the right animal for you and your family. Make sure you have
the time and devotion that pet requires and that you are willing
to take responsiblity for providing all it needs to be well
cared for. Make sure you know what you are getting into.
If you do decide to share your life with a pet, take the
necessary steps to have that animal spay/neutered. Especially
if it is a cat or dog. Spay/neutering is the single most important
thing you can do to insure the health and welfare of your
pet. Be part of the solution, not the problem.
The following links provide a variety of information on
pet care, spay/neuter, animal reseach, abuse and neglect,
animal rights & anti-animal rights organizations, animal
legislation and more.
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