The phrase "accidental litters" refers to a situation where animals have babies unexpectedly or by accident, without the intentional or planned breeding by their owners. Full definition
Many of these homeless pets are a result of accidental litters from pets that are not spayed or neutered. (petsmartcharities.org)
Although spay / neuter surgeries remain a priority in the field, today's shelters aren't just preventing accidental litters, but targeting the issues that lead to pet homelessness. (animalsheltering.org)
The tiny creatures, often abandoned at birth or turned into shelters from accidental litters, have very little hope of growing up and getting adopted but together we can change that. (la.bestfriends.org)