article thumbnail

The Simple Economics of Pet Overpopulation

Critter News

It seems to me that the root of the problem in pet overpopulation can be expressed simply in economic terms. The supply of pets is way, way greater than the demand for them. What we need to do is reach an equilibrium where the supply for pets equals the demand. Many people don't want animals.they want toys.

Pets 100
article thumbnail

Fix Nation

4 The Love Of Animals

Caring for the homeless cat population in Los Angeles, FixNation , offers free spay and neuter services to caregivers of community cats. The group has more than 7,000 volunteers locally who do this. To date, there are 7,076 volunteer trappers and caregivers that have embraced FixNation and contributed to these results.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

Pet Adoption Tips from Adopt-A-Pet.com

4 The Love Of Animals

Common Questions About Pet Adoption. Q: Although there are literally millions of pets in shelters, pounds and other ‘temporary housing’, many pet-owners-to-be don’t think about pet adoption when they’re looking for their new four-legged friend. Rescues pets are wonderful- just ask anyone who has one.

Adoptable 100
article thumbnail

Financial Resources for Cat Care

Critter News

Thanks to Alley Cat Allies , one of my favorite groups, for posting this web page with financial resources for people struggling to care for pets or feral cat colonies. Tags: spay/neuter cats animal rescue feral cats. These guys are just awesome.

article thumbnail

Kittens!

4 The Love Of Animals

We tried to find a rescue group to take the little family so they could hopefully find a loving home. So here is a bit of a reminder to please spay and neuter your pets… it’s so sad that these gorgeous kittens won’t know the fun of having a human servant!

Kittens 100
article thumbnail

Good Idea: FlexPet

4 The Love Of Animals

Used by Best Friends Animal Society , FlexPet relieves dog joint pain caused by pet arthritis, and all forms of pet joint pain that cause great discomfort to dogs. The group helps save and rehabilitate thousands of animals each year and uses FlexPet for joint pain treatment. Flexcin International, Inc., Manufactured in the U.S.,

Sanctuary 100
article thumbnail

Feral Cats in American Cities

10,000 Birds

Nonprofit pet protection groups would manage the program and be responsible for ensuring that cat caretakers take the required steps. … someone who is feeding feral cats would trap them, get them neutered or spayed, and possibly vaccinated against rabies and other diseases, and return them to the outdoors.