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Hanna with adopted brother Sunny


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Why are these wonderful

dogs and cats in Shelters?
 

Pet Population Studies have shown the following

 Top Ten Reasons for Pet Relinquishment to Shelters in the United States

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Dogs

Cats

  1. Not good with toddler
  2. Moving
  3. Landlord issues
  4. Cost of pet maintenance
  5. No time for pet
  6. Inadequate facilities
  7. Too many pets in home
  8. Pet illness (es)
  9. Personal problems
  10. Biting
  11. No homes for littermates
  1. New baby
  2. Too many in house
  3. Allergies
  4. Moving
  5. Cost of pet maintenance
  6. Landlord issues
  7. No homes for littermates
  8. House soiling
  9. Personal problems
  10. Inadequate facilities
  11. Doesn't get along with other pets

Often people feel they must give up their pets for various reasons.

On these pages, you'll hopefully find some alternatives and be able to keep your animal.  There is also lots of info here for those who would never dream of giving up their pet, but  just need some advice on basic pet problems .  They are often the very same problems for both groups of people.

First and foremost, pets are living creatures, capable of fear, love, pain, loneliness, and joy. They should never be considered disposable property, for they should be considered members of the family.

There are many reasons people feel they must give up their animals. If you can find a solution to the problems, and help make your pet a member of the family in good standing, that's one less animal that needs rescuing, and both the animal and humans will be happier. If the problems cannot be resolved, there is information to help you find a good home for your pet.

But, please try to resolve the problems first, it might cost your pet his or her life otherwise.   Ask us for help! 

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