Sentences with phrase «of pet homelessness»

While some feel killing companion animals is not a solution, the reality of pet homelessness dictates otherwise.

Through efforts like Animal Care EXPO, Animal Sheltering magazine and The Shelter Pet Project, The HSUS works ceaselessly to help shelters reduce the need for euthanasia, all while striving to identify and address the root causes of pet homelessness through our puppy mill work, Pets for Life and other initiatives.

Although we might not realize it, there is an epidemic of pet homelessness in the United States and our shelter system is struggling to house, feed and provide care for the six to eight million animals that enter their doors every year.

Through the Survey Companion Guide, we're continuing to raise awareness of the pet homelessness issue and how we can work together to ensure every pet finds the forever family and home they deserve.»

Jim and Janice Dougherty, the founders of PetSmart ®, wanted to help solve the problem of pet homelessness.

By focusing on prevention of pet homelessness, we aim to keep pets out of the overcrowded shelter system and with owners who love them.

In 2012, Pets In Need made a commitment to address the issue of pet homelessness by starting a free spay / neuter program.

This ongoing cycle of pet homelessness depletes already limited shelter resources when animals are returned, negatively affects industries and professions that serve our nation's pets, adversely affects the human - animal bond among families and children, and puts a multitude of pets at risk for euthanasia.

First Coast No More Homeless Pets specializes in offering innovative programs targeting the source of pet homelessness.

While LAA had impacted many in Lancaster County, Hunter - Frederick says, Lincoln Animal Ambassadors» greatest impact has been in addressing the root cause of pet homelessness.

As for spaying and neutering — which animal - welfare proponents including PetSmart Charities ® identify as key to ending the epidemic of pet homelessness — most people said confusion about the right age to have a dog or cat sterilized, as well as costs of the procedure, were the biggest barriers.

We have initiatives to put an end to some of the root causes of pet homelessness, including puppy mills, breed - discriminatory legislation and a shortage of trap - neuter - return programs for community (feral) cats.

Our research explores the areas of preventative medicine and infectious disease management in shelters, and investigates the causes of pet homelessness, so that we can develop effective strategies to address animal abandonment and increase adoption rates.