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REDUCE EUTHANASIA |
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Each year an estimated 40,000 unwanted dogs and cats animals are killed in Hong
Kong. There simply aren't enough good homes for them all. Even those that are lucky
enough to find a home may not be lucky enough to keep it and end up abandoned back
in the shelter system again. Many of these animals are bought at pet stores and
are of particular breeds.
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SOCIETY |
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Other equally tragic problems resulting from pet overpopulation include the transformation
of some animal shelters into "warehouses", acceptance of neglect and cruelty to
animals as a way of life in our society, and the stress that many shelter workers
and veterinarians endure as a result of having to euthanise one animal after another.
Unfortunately, so many living creatures are cuddled when cute and young, but become
abandoned and thrown away when they become inconvenient. |
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COMMUNITY |
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Animals who are abandoned and stray, and are able to survive, live in streets and
around rubbish bins. These animals can get into trash, defecating in public areas
and/or lawns, and spreading disease to other animals. Some scare away or prey upon
wildlife, such as birds, in order to survive. They innocently cause anger to people
who have no comprehension of their misery or of their needs. |
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MEDICAL |
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In addition to its impact on pet overpopulation, having your pet spayed/neutered
provides many medical and behavioral benefits: |
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Spaying greatly reduces chances of breast cancer and eliminates the risk of ovarian
and uterine cancer, as well as uterine infection
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Neutering prevents testicular tumors in males, helps to prevent other prostate problems,
and decreases the likelihood of hernias. Neutered males are less likely to roam,
reducing the chance of bite wounds and diseases caused by fighting
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Making sure your pets are spayed or neutered helps to reduce some behaviours associated
with unsterilised companion animals such as aggressiveness, spraying, roaming, etc.
early age spay and neuter
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ECONOMIC |
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Countless tax dollars currently used to house and euthanise animals each year can
be redirected to other programs which do work and are not inhumane. |
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