Shelters and Rescue

These 2 videos speak louder than any words.
Spay, neuter, regulate breeders, abolish puppy mills, tougher laws on animals abuse.
Until recently I did not really know how bad it actually is.

Public shelters have to take all animals in, often to kill them within a couple of days.
Rescues are organizations that pull animals from shelters. Thank god for rescues.
Here is an example of a rescue organization. Thankfully, there are many. 
Who can you do: volunteer, network, transport, donate, foster, adopt, sponsor, educate, do a fund raiser and ...open your heart as you watch these:




For now, here a link to the shelter situation as of May 2011



Click here for statistics on pet ownership and adoption.
To anyone who's ever rescued a dog.
Pit Bulls and euthanasia rates.
Dog who survived gas chamber to raise awareness.
What shelters want you to know if you need to re-home your pet.
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