I have been begging Toni to guest blog about this, or get me some numbers so that I could share with you guys, but I have been unsuccessful. So, here's my take on it:
Toni Carter organized the Candle Light Vigil for Homless dogs at Murphy Dog Park on Saturday, August 16th. Animals that were Eutanized in shelters were honored, with uplifting stories of rescues and the benefits of having dogs in our lives, with speaker Chaddie Platt from Dog Party USA. Jackie from Pets Rock posted pictures of the vigil here.
Shelters across the country take in 6-8 million animals each year. In 2007, the Rogers Animal Shelter took in 1182 surrenders and strays. Of that number, 326 (31%) were rescued, 167 (16%) were reclaimed, and 550 (53%) were euthanized. The Fayetteville Animal Shelter's euthanization rate was 47%.
The best research done so far indicates that the only way to combat these statistics is through an agressive, low cost spay and neuter program. NWAAR offers a low cost spay and neuter program in Benton County, and the Fayetteville Animal Shelter operates one in Washington County. For more information, visit Spay Arkansas.
Toni Carter organized the Candle Light Vigil for Homless dogs at Murphy Dog Park on Saturday, August 16th. Animals that were Eutanized in shelters were honored, with uplifting stories of rescues and the benefits of having dogs in our lives, with speaker Chaddie Platt from Dog Party USA. Jackie from Pets Rock posted pictures of the vigil here.
Shelters across the country take in 6-8 million animals each year. In 2007, the Rogers Animal Shelter took in 1182 surrenders and strays. Of that number, 326 (31%) were rescued, 167 (16%) were reclaimed, and 550 (53%) were euthanized. The Fayetteville Animal Shelter's euthanization rate was 47%.
The best research done so far indicates that the only way to combat these statistics is through an agressive, low cost spay and neuter program. NWAAR offers a low cost spay and neuter program in Benton County, and the Fayetteville Animal Shelter operates one in Washington County. For more information, visit Spay Arkansas.
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