{"id":24371,"date":"2022-03-25T11:15:05","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:15:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-animal-shelters-be-improved\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T11:15:05","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:15:05","slug":"how-can-animal-shelters-be-improved","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-animal-shelters-be-improved\/","title":{"rendered":"How can animal shelters be improved?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-animal-shelters-be-improved\/#How_can_animal_shelters_be_improved\" title=\"How can animal shelters be improved?\">How can animal shelters be improved?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-animal-shelters-be-improved\/#What_can_be_done_to_support_animal_shelters\" title=\"What can be done to support animal shelters?\">What can be done to support animal shelters?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-animal-shelters-be-improved\/#What_do_animal_shelters_need_most\" title=\"What do animal shelters need most?\">What do animal shelters need most?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-animal-shelters-be-improved\/#Is_Colorado_a_no-kill_shelter_state\" title=\"Is Colorado a no-kill shelter state?\">Is Colorado a no-kill shelter state?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-animal-shelters-be-improved\/#How_animal_shelters_can_improve\" title=\"How animal shelters can improve?\">How animal shelters can improve?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-animal-shelters-be-improved\/#What_do_animal_shelters_need_the_most\" title=\"What do animal shelters need the most?\">What do animal shelters need the most?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-animal-shelters-be-improved\/#What_are_ways_to_reduce_the_number_of_animals_put_down_in_shelters\" title=\"What are ways to reduce the number of animals put down in shelters?\">What are ways to reduce the number of animals put down in shelters?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-animal-shelters-be-improved\/#How_can_we_help_shelter_animals\" title=\"How can we help shelter animals?\">How can we help shelter animals?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-animal-shelters-be-improved\/#Why_should_we_help_animal_shelters\" title=\"Why should we help animal shelters?\">Why should we help animal shelters?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-animal-shelters-be-improved\/#How_can_we_reduce_animal_shelters\" title=\"How can we reduce animal shelters?\">How can we reduce animal shelters?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-animal-shelters-be-improved\/#How_can_I_make_my_animal_shelter_better\" title=\"How can I make my animal shelter better?\">How can I make my animal shelter better?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-animal-shelters-be-improved\/#How_can_we_help_our_local_animal_shelter\" title=\"How can we help our local animal shelter?\">How can we help our local animal shelter?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-animal-shelters-be-improved\/#Does_Colorado_have_kill_shelters\" title=\"Does Colorado have kill shelters?\">Does Colorado have kill shelters?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-animal-shelters-be-improved\/#Is_Denver_a_no-kill_state\" title=\"Is Denver a no-kill state?\">Is Denver a no-kill state?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-animal-shelters-be-improved\/#Does_Denver_animal_shelter_euthanize\" title=\"Does Denver animal shelter euthanize?\">Does Denver animal shelter euthanize?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-animal-shelters-be-improved\/#Does_Denver_Dumb_Friends_League_euthanize\" title=\"Does Denver Dumb Friends League euthanize?\">Does Denver Dumb Friends League euthanize?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-animal-shelters-be-improved\/#How_do_animal_shelters_benefit_the_community\" title=\"How do animal shelters benefit the community?\">How do animal shelters benefit the community?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-animal-shelters-be-improved\/#What_problems_do_animal_shelters_solve\" title=\"What problems do animal shelters solve?\">What problems do animal shelters solve?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-animal-shelters-be-improved\/#What_issues_are_local_animal_shelters_facing_today\" title=\"What issues are local animal shelters facing today?\">What issues are local animal shelters facing today?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-animal-shelters-be-improved\/#How_can_I_help_a_dog_shelter\" title=\"How can I help a dog shelter?\">How can I help a dog shelter?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-animal-shelters-be-improved\/#How_can_we_reduce_animals_in_shelters\" title=\"How can we reduce animals in shelters?\">How can we reduce animals in shelters?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-animal-shelters-be-improved\/#How_do_you_reduce_the_number_of_stray_animals\" title=\"How do you reduce the number of stray animals?\">How do you reduce the number of stray animals?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-animal-shelters-be-improved\/#What_can_be_done_to_reduce_the_number_of_pets_that_end_up_at_the_Humane_Society\" title=\"What can be done to reduce the number of pets that end up at the Humane Society?\">What can be done to reduce the number of pets that end up at the Humane Society?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-animal-shelters-be-improved\/#How_can_we_control_overpopulation_of_animals\" title=\"How can we control overpopulation of animals?\">How can we control overpopulation of animals?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-animal-shelters-be-improved\/#What_can_we_do_to_help_animals\" title=\"What can we do to help animals?\">What can we do to help animals?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_animal_shelters_be_improved\"><\/span>How can animal shelters be improved?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Fewer financial restrictions and other barriers for adopters. <b>Easier community access to affordable spay\/neuter services<\/b><b>Increased numbers of lost animals reunited with their owners<\/b><b>More widespread awareness that shelter animals make loving and loyal pets<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_be_done_to_support_animal_shelters\"><\/span>What can be done to support animal shelters?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Ten ways to help your local shelter or rescue<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Adopt a pet. If you&#8217;ve been thinking that it&#8217;s time to add a pet to your family, consider adopting from a local shelter or rescue group.  <\/li>\n<li>Donate.  <\/li>\n<li>Volunteer.  <\/li>\n<li>Say thanks.  <\/li>\n<li>Become a fan.  <\/li>\n<li>Get crafty.  <\/li>\n<li>Make wishes come true.  <\/li>\n<li>Become a foster.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_animal_shelters_need_most\"><\/span>What do animal shelters need most?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>General Supplies:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Towels\/blankets\/washcloths.<\/li>\n<li>Newspaper.<\/li>\n<li>Wire pet crates of any size.<\/li>\n<li>Baby gates.<\/li>\n<li>Pet leashes of all sizes.<\/li>\n<li>Pet collars of all sizes.<\/li>\n<li>Stainless steel food and water bowls.<\/li>\n<li>Dry and wet dog food.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Colorado_a_no-kill_shelter_state\"><\/span>Is Colorado a no-kill shelter state?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Steele goes on to say, <b>There are no kill shelters in Colorado. And if there were, this bill would prohibit them. Dumb Friends League has publicly supported the bill.  The four largest shelters in Colorado have over 30 veterinarians who are providing excellent care to every cat and dog that they receive, Steele says.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_animal_shelters_can_improve\"><\/span>How animal shelters can improve?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Nine ways to help pet shelters<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Support spay and neuter programs.  <\/li>\n<li>Sponsor an animal.  <\/li>\n<li>Organize a virtual adoption event.  <\/li>\n<li>Fundraise to adopt a pet.  <\/li>\n<li>Raise money for shelter supplies.  <\/li>\n<li>Raise money for new facilities.  <\/li>\n<li>Start a veterinary fundraiser.  <\/li>\n<li>Volunteer your time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_animal_shelters_need_the_most\"><\/span>What do animal shelters need the most?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Ten ways to help your local shelter or rescue<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Adopt a pet. If you&#8217;ve been thinking that it&#8217;s time to add a pet to your family, consider adopting from a local shelter or rescue group.  <\/li>\n<li>Donate.  <\/li>\n<li>Volunteer.  <\/li>\n<li>Say thanks.  <\/li>\n<li>Become a fan.  <\/li>\n<li>Get crafty.  <\/li>\n<li>Make wishes come true.  <\/li>\n<li>Become a foster.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_ways_to_reduce_the_number_of_animals_put_down_in_shelters\"><\/span>What are ways to reduce the number of animals put down in shelters?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>General Supplies:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Towels\/blankets\/washcloths.<\/li>\n<li>Newspaper.<\/li>\n<li>Wire pet crates of any size.<\/li>\n<li>Baby gates.<\/li>\n<li>Pet leashes of all sizes.<\/li>\n<li>Pet collars of all sizes.<\/li>\n<li>Stainless steel food and water bowls.<\/li>\n<li>Dry and wet dog food.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_we_help_shelter_animals\"><\/span>How can we help shelter animals?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Ten ways to help your local shelter or rescue<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Adopt a pet. If you&#8217;ve been thinking that it&#8217;s time to add a pet to your family, consider adopting from a local shelter or rescue group.  <\/li>\n<li>Donate.  <\/li>\n<li>Volunteer.  <\/li>\n<li>Say thanks.  <\/li>\n<li>Become a fan.  <\/li>\n<li>Get crafty.  <\/li>\n<li>Make wishes come true.  <\/li>\n<li>Become a foster.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_should_we_help_animal_shelters\"><\/span>Why should we help animal shelters?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>General Supplies:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Towels\/blankets\/washcloths.<\/li>\n<li>Newspaper.<\/li>\n<li>Wire pet crates of any size.<\/li>\n<li>Baby gates.<\/li>\n<li>Pet leashes of all sizes.<\/li>\n<li>Pet collars of all sizes.<\/li>\n<li>Stainless steel food and water bowls.<\/li>\n<li>Dry and wet dog food.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_we_reduce_animal_shelters\"><\/span>How can we reduce animal shelters?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Adopting from a shelter <b>helps weaken the pet overpopulation cycle. Each year 8 to 12 million dogs, cats, puppies and kittens are euthanized because there are simply not enough homes for them. 3. You help stop cruelty in mass breeding facilities.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_make_my_animal_shelter_better\"><\/span>How can I make my animal shelter better?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Nine ways to help pet shelters<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Support spay and neuter programs.  <\/li>\n<li>Sponsor an animal.  <\/li>\n<li>Organize a virtual adoption event.  <\/li>\n<li>Fundraise to adopt a pet.  <\/li>\n<li>Raise money for shelter supplies.  <\/li>\n<li>Raise money for new facilities.  <\/li>\n<li>Start a veterinary fundraiser.  <\/li>\n<li>Volunteer your time.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_we_help_our_local_animal_shelter\"><\/span>How can we help our local animal shelter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Ten ways to help your local shelter or rescue<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Adopt a pet. If you&#8217;ve been thinking that it&#8217;s time to add a pet to your family, consider adopting from a local shelter or rescue group.  <\/li>\n<li>Donate.  <\/li>\n<li>Volunteer.  <\/li>\n<li>Say thanks.  <\/li>\n<li>Become a fan.  <\/li>\n<li>Get crafty.  <\/li>\n<li>Make wishes come true.  <\/li>\n<li>Become a foster.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Colorado_have_kill_shelters\"><\/span>Does Colorado have kill shelters?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Many No Kill groups have been fundraising for years by attacking shelters. Now that shelters are creating great outcomes for all cats and dogs they receive, that message is in jeopardy, Dr. Steele goes on to say, <b>There are no kill shelters in Colorado<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Denver_a_no-kill_state\"><\/span>Is Denver a no-kill state?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>MaxFund, Denver, CO This Denver shelter is <b>Colorado&#8217;s most popular no-kill shelter, meaning that none of the animals are at risk of euthanasia here.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Denver_animal_shelter_euthanize\"><\/span>Does Denver animal shelter euthanize?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>End Of Life. The deep bond between an animal and their humans is unbreakable. At Denver Animal Shelter, we understand that loss can be emotional and difficult. When it&#8217;s time to say goodbye, <b>we offer humane euthanasia services for animals that are suffering<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Denver_Dumb_Friends_League_euthanize\"><\/span>Does Denver Dumb Friends League euthanize?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>We only euthanize animals when it is the right action for the pet. If it is determined to proceed with the euthanasia, once goodbyes are made, a staff member will come out and receive the pet to go back for the procedure.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_animal_shelters_benefit_the_community\"><\/span>How do animal shelters benefit the community?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Ten ways to help your local shelter or rescue<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Adopt a pet. If you&#8217;ve been thinking that it&#8217;s time to add a pet to your family, consider adopting from a local shelter or rescue group.  <\/li>\n<li>Donate.  <\/li>\n<li>Volunteer.  <\/li>\n<li>Say thanks.  <\/li>\n<li>Become a fan.  <\/li>\n<li>Get crafty.  <\/li>\n<li>Make wishes come true.  <\/li>\n<li>Become a foster.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_problems_do_animal_shelters_solve\"><\/span>What problems do animal shelters solve?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Nine ways to help pet shelters<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Support spay and neuter programs.  <\/li>\n<li>Sponsor an animal.  <\/li>\n<li>Organize a virtual adoption event.  <\/li>\n<li>Fundraise to adopt a pet.  <\/li>\n<li>Raise money for shelter supplies.  <\/li>\n<li>Raise money for new facilities.  <\/li>\n<li>Start a veterinary fundraiser.  <\/li>\n<li>Volunteer your time.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_issues_are_local_animal_shelters_facing_today\"><\/span>What issues are local animal shelters facing today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Because of severe space limitations, most shelters <b>kill animals who are old, seriously ill, or aggressive as well as those who remain unclaimed or unadopted after a certain number of days. The ideal shelter is a true safe haven for lost, injured, abused, and unwanted animals.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_help_a_dog_shelter\"><\/span>How can I help a dog shelter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Challenges Unique to Shelters<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Overcrowding.<\/li>\n<li>Constant introduction of new, unknown animals into the herd<\/li>\n<li>Open access and accountability to the public.<\/li>\n<li>Inadequate healthcare programs.<\/li>\n<li>Mandatory holding periods.<\/li>\n<li>Limited resources.<\/li>\n<li>Stress.<\/li>\n<li>Inadequate staff and volunteer training and high turnover.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_we_reduce_animals_in_shelters\"><\/span>How can we reduce animals in shelters?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>5 Things You Can Do to Reduce Pet Overpopulation<\/b><\/p>\n<li>DON&#8217;T INTENTIONALLY BREED YOUR PET There are enough animals that need homes without adding more.  <\/li>\n<li>SPAY AND NEUTER YOUR PET Spay and neuter will reduce the number of animals that enter municipal shelters by reducing the number of unwanted pets.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_reduce_the_number_of_stray_animals\"><\/span>How do you reduce the number of stray animals?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>How You Can Make an Impact on the Numbers<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Spay or Neuter Your Pet.  <\/li>\n<li>Adopt an Animal from the CCSPCA.  <\/li>\n<li>Microchip Your Pet.  <\/li>\n<li>Educate Your Children, Family Members, Friends, and Co-Workers.  <\/li>\n<li>Think Before You Breed or Purchase from a Breeder.  <\/li>\n<li>Keep Your Pet For Life.  <\/li>\n<li>Fight Puppy Mills.  <\/li>\n<li>Donate to Spay and Neuter Programs.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_be_done_to_reduce_the_number_of_pets_that_end_up_at_the_Humane_Society\"><\/span>What can be done to reduce the number of pets that end up at the Humane Society?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One way you can help is to <b>have your pets spayed or neutered. Fewer animals in need of shelter will help local shelters save more lives, and spay\/neuter also has health and behavioral benefits for your pet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_we_control_overpopulation_of_animals\"><\/span>How can we control overpopulation of animals?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>What you can do to combat pet overpopulation:<\/b><\/p>\n<li>If you are adding a pet to your family, make sure the pet comes from a legitimate shelter, nonprofit rescue group or a responsible, humane breeder.<\/li>\n<li>Always spay and neuter your pets.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_we_do_to_help_animals\"><\/span>What can we do to help animals?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Ten ways to help your local shelter or rescue<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Adopt a pet. If you&#8217;ve been thinking that it&#8217;s time to add a pet to your family, consider adopting from a local shelter or rescue group.  <\/li>\n<li>Donate.  <\/li>\n<li>Volunteer.  <\/li>\n<li>Say thanks.  <\/li>\n<li>Become a fan.  <\/li>\n<li>Get crafty.  <\/li>\n<li>Make wishes come true.  <\/li>\n<li>Become a foster.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How can animal shelters be improved?What can be done to support animal shelters?What do animal shelters need most?Is Colorado a no-kill shelter state?How animal shelters can improve?What do animal shelters need the most?What are ways to reduce the number of animals put down in shelters?How can we help shelter animals?Why should we&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-24371","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24371"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=24371"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24371\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=24371"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=24371"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=24371"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}