“On any given day in the United States, there are an estimated 70 million homeless dogs and cats struggling to survive” (PETA 1). Dogs are one of the most popular pets, with approximately 78 million people owning them (ASPCA 7). However, over 3.1 million dogs are in shelters, and nearly 3 million are homeless (ASPCA 2). Dog overpopulation is a major problem in the United States, leading to the euthanization of many beloved pets, this problem can be solved by spaying or neutering dogs and banning puppy mills. Many dogs are unable to enter shelters, leaving them homeless and forced to fend for themselves. Dog overpopulation has resulted in many homeless dogs, without owners to care for, feed, or monitor their health. According to research, “only
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Many owners are simply unable to take care of their dogs; some bring them to a shelter, while others abandon them on the side of the road. Many of these dogs end up injured or killed, with an estimated 1.2 million dogs getting run over by cars (Pet Playgrounds 1). The issue of dog overpopulation in the United States is a significant concern that has resulted in numerous dogs being left without homes and proper care. Dog overpopulation has caused the euthanization of many dogs each year. “Of the millions of animals who enter shelters each year, about half must be euthanized for humane reasons or because no suitable homes exist for them” (PETA 6). The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals estimates that approximately 670,000 dogs are euthanized annually in the United States …show more content…
a symposia (Pierce 13). This article also talks about shelter workers, who face high levels of stress, unhappiness, and moral discomfort. Shelter workers are required to carry out a lot of killings, frequently on healthy, adoptable animals. Many try to get over how hard it is to euthanize them by arguing that the animal's best interest is served by death, but this won't make their pets' suffering go away. Overpopulation of dogs has become a significant issue in the United States, with puppy mills being a major cause. “Puppy mill dogs often receive little, if any, veterinary care and are fed inadequate and poor-quality food. Commonly, female dogs are bred at every heat cycle, usually beginning at six months of age. Once their weak bodies can no longer generate profit for the breeder, they are considered a drain on the mill and are destroyed—usually by five years of age” (International Society for Animal Rights 3). Puppy mills are breeding facilities that mass-produce dogs for profit, often neglecting their well-being and health. Many pet stores are associated with puppy mills, resulting in puppies with disabilities such as deafness in Dalmatians, hip dysplasia in German Shepherds, and epilepsy in Beagles (International Society for Animal Rights
Many owners are simply unable to take care of their dogs; some bring them to a shelter, while others abandon them on the side of the road. Many of these dogs end up injured or killed, with an estimated 1.2 million dogs getting run over by cars (Pet Playgrounds 1). The issue of dog overpopulation in the United States is a significant concern that has resulted in numerous dogs being left without homes and proper care. Dog overpopulation has caused the euthanization of many dogs each year. “Of the millions of animals who enter shelters each year, about half must be euthanized for humane reasons or because no suitable homes exist for them” (PETA 6). The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals estimates that approximately 670,000 dogs are euthanized annually in the United States …show more content…
a symposia (Pierce 13). This article also talks about shelter workers, who face high levels of stress, unhappiness, and moral discomfort. Shelter workers are required to carry out a lot of killings, frequently on healthy, adoptable animals. Many try to get over how hard it is to euthanize them by arguing that the animal's best interest is served by death, but this won't make their pets' suffering go away. Overpopulation of dogs has become a significant issue in the United States, with puppy mills being a major cause. “Puppy mill dogs often receive little, if any, veterinary care and are fed inadequate and poor-quality food. Commonly, female dogs are bred at every heat cycle, usually beginning at six months of age. Once their weak bodies can no longer generate profit for the breeder, they are considered a drain on the mill and are destroyed—usually by five years of age” (International Society for Animal Rights 3). Puppy mills are breeding facilities that mass-produce dogs for profit, often neglecting their well-being and health. Many pet stores are associated with puppy mills, resulting in puppies with disabilities such as deafness in Dalmatians, hip dysplasia in German Shepherds, and epilepsy in Beagles (International Society for Animal Rights