<\/span>What are 3 of the main reasons animals end up in shelters?<\/span><\/h2>\nChallenges Unique to Shelters<\/b><\/p>\n\n- Overcrowding.<\/li>\n
- Constant introduction of new, unknown animals into the herd<\/li>\n
- Open access and accountability to the public.<\/li>\n
- Inadequate healthcare programs.<\/li>\n
- Mandatory holding periods.<\/li>\n
- Limited resources.<\/li>\n
- Stress.<\/li>\n
- Inadequate staff and volunteer training and high turnover.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>How does being in a shelter affect animals?<\/span><\/h2>\nWhy Do Animals End Up in Animal Shelters?<\/b><\/p>\n\n- Moving.<\/li>\n
- Landlord does not allow pet.<\/li>\n
- Too many animals in household.<\/li>\n
- Cost of pet maintenance.<\/li>\n
- Owner having personal problems\/illness\/death.<\/li>\n
- Inadequate facilities.<\/li>\n
- No homes available for litter mates.<\/li>\n
- Having no time for pet.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>What are the pros and cons of animal shelters?<\/span><\/h2>\nMore lives saved means longer shelter stays<\/b> More dogs and cats are being saved, rehabilitated, and re-homed. Dogs with behavior problems that would have previously been killed are now being spared. This is a welcomed development and results in many more innocent pets getting a new leash on life.<\/p>\n<\/span>Why is overcrowding in animal shelters a problem?<\/span><\/h2>\nAnimal Shelters ProsAnimal Shelters ConsAnimals can find new ownersSome animal shelters are quite crowdedAnimals may regain trust in peopleAnimal shelters can be expensive to operateCan help with population controlOften dependent on donations7 more rows<\/p>\n
<\/span>Why are animal rescues so crazy?<\/span><\/h2>\nPet overpopulation is a real issue. A primary factor that plays into pet overpopulation is allowing cats and dogs to reproduce with little chance of finding homes for their offspring. Another issue is when owners relinquish their pets because they either no longer want them or can care for them.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/span>Are animal shelters good?<\/span><\/h2>\nSo tough adoption processes can come as a shock to potential adopters. Typical reasons include those given to Patin – unfenced yards or long working hours – as well as having children or other pets.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/span>What do animal shelters need most?<\/span><\/h2>\nAnimal shelters are ambassadors for healthy animals, and that helps stabilize the pet population as well as increasing the well being of citizens. When Dogs and Cats aren’t Man’s Best Friend Not all canines and felines are cut out to be man’s best friend. While most are great companions, some just aren’t.<\/b><\/p>\n