{"id":6119,"date":"2022-05-16T18:00:23","date_gmt":"2022-05-16T18:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-animal-shelters-need-the-most\/"},"modified":"2022-05-13T09:37:55","modified_gmt":"2022-05-13T09:37:55","slug":"what-do-animal-shelters-need-the-most","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-animal-shelters-need-the-most\/","title":{"rendered":"What do animal shelters need the most?"},"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\/what-do-animal-shelters-need-the-most\/#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-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-animal-shelters-need-the-most\/#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-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-animal-shelters-need-the-most\/#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-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-animal-shelters-need-the-most\/#What_is_the_best_way_to_help_prevent_overcrowding_of_animal_shelters\" title=\"What is the best way to help prevent overcrowding of animal shelters?\">What is the best way to help prevent overcrowding of animal shelters?<\/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\/what-do-animal-shelters-need-the-most\/#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-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-animal-shelters-need-the-most\/#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-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-animal-shelters-need-the-most\/#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-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-animal-shelters-need-the-most\/#What_do_animal_shelters_spend_their_money_on\" title=\"What do animal shelters spend their money on?\">What do animal shelters spend their money on?<\/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\/what-do-animal-shelters-need-the-most\/#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-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-animal-shelters-need-the-most\/#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-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-animal-shelters-need-the-most\/#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-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-animal-shelters-need-the-most\/#How_can_we_control_overpopulation_of_animals\" title=\"How can we control overpopulation of animals?\">How can we control overpopulation of animals?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\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>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=\"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>Another way veterinarians could help decrease the number of animals that are euthanized at shelters is by <b>doing more to encourage spaying and neutering companion animals. Spaying and neutering decrease the number of animals born and thus decrease the number of animals who need homes and could end up in shelters.<\/b><\/p>\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>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=\"What_is_the_best_way_to_help_prevent_overcrowding_of_animal_shelters\"><\/span>What is the best way to help prevent overcrowding of animal shelters?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>5 Things You Can Do to Reduce Pet Overpopulation<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\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<\/ul>\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<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_problems_do_animal_shelters_solve\"><\/span>What problems do animal shelters solve?<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=\"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><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=\"What_do_animal_shelters_spend_their_money_on\"><\/span>What do animal shelters spend their money on?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Food and Shelter Therefore, many shelters will use their funds to <b>buy dry or canned food and milk replacers to nourish the animals back to health. For a shelter to hold all the pets that arrive, they need to buy comfortable but practical housing for their space.<\/b><\/p>\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<ul>\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<\/ul>\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>Spay and neuter your own pets, if you have them, and tell your friends to spay and neuter their pets. Spaying and neutering help control the population of strays in the community. Advocate for adopting pets instead of shopping. There are a lot of pets in shelters today that are eager to find their forever homes.<\/b><\/p>\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<ul>\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<\/ul>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What do animal shelters need the most?What are ways to reduce the number of animals put down in shelters?Why should we help animal shelters?What is the best way to help prevent overcrowding of animal shelters?How can I make my animal shelter better?What problems do animal shelters solve?What issues are local animal shelters&#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":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6119"}],"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=6119"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6119\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":118421,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6119\/revisions\/118421"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6119"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6119"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6119"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}