HOMELESS ANIMALS

Molly Mikelonishttp://www.newstreamz.com/2010/08/23/pals-recognizes-

international-homeless-animal-day/

Pet overpopulation in the U.S. leaves millions of animals homeless and has

become a major problem that was manmade and must be solved by man

in a humane manner. The U.S. needs to take the necessary steps towards a No-

Kill nation in which homes are found for all companion animals.

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Personal Relevance

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The perfectcompanion never hasFewer than four feet....

Save a life, adopt a pet.

History

1866- First SPCA was founded by Henry Bergh

1879 - The first National Companion Animal Organization was founded

1910- Almost every major city in the U.S. had a SPCA

1888- Bergh died and shelters changed their focus towards killing animals

http://maples-center.ufl.edu/organizations/aspca/

http://www.examiner.com/animal-shelters-in-san-francisco/henry-bergh-leadership-award-picture Winograd, Nathan J. Irreconcilable Differences: The Battle for the Heart and

Soul of America's Animal Shelters. N.p.: CreateSpace, 2009. Print.

Winograd, Nathan J. Redemption. N.p.: Almaden Books, 2007. Print.

A series changes ....

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Winograd, Nathan J. Irreconcilable Differences: The Battle for the Heart and

Soul of America's Animal Shelters. N.p.: CreateSpace, 2009. Print.

MORE HISTORY.....

Winograd, Nathan J. Redemption. N.p.: Almaden Books, 2007. Print.

Winograd, Nathan J. Irreconcilable Differences: The Battle for the Heart and

Soul of America's Animal Shelters. N.p.: CreateSpace, 2009. Print. HTTP://WWW.HAPPYPAWSPETEXPO.COM/SPONSOR_LIST.HTMLHTTP://WARRIORCATSMAKEYOUROWNCLAN.WORDPRESS.COM/FALL-CLAN/

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1971-Spay/neuter clinics were started

1994 - No-Kill was attempted

2001- Tompkins County became the first No-Kill Community

• 8 million animals are taken in by shelters each year

• 4 million animals are euthanized because homes are not found

• Shelter euthanasia is the leading cause of death for cats and dogs

"Protecting Animals." American Humane Association. Ed. Maddie's Fund and

National Council on Pet Population Study and Policy. Convio, 2010. Web. 15

Dec. 2010. <http://www.americanhumane.org>.

http://www.spcawake.org/site/PageServer?pagename=CincoMEOW

http://www.life-with-confidence.com/dealing-with-disappointment.html

A PROBLEM...

Frank, Joshua. "An Interactive Model of Human and Companion Animal Dynamics: The

Ecology and Economics of Dog Overpopulation and the Human Costs of

Addressing the Problem." Human Ecology 32.1 (2004): 107-130. JSTOR. Web. 26

Oct. 2010. <http://www.jstor.org/stable/4603504>.

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Financially

Dog bites

Car accidents involving dogs and cats

Rabid dogs, infections

Innocent animals are being killed

Causes

Commercial Breeding and Pet Stores

"Companion Animal Overpopulation Crisis." Companion Animal Overpopulation. idausa, 2006. Web. Mar. 2011. <http://www.idausa.org/facts/ overpopulation.html>http://dogdays.grouchypuppy.com/

Biology

• Social attitudes

Causes

continued• Lost and Abandoned Animals

• Failure to spay/neuter pets

http://www.flickr.com/photos/28902261@N00/1285777504

http://ventenzinchogkyi.com/animal-rescue/dharamsala-animal-rescue/"Companion Animal Overpopulation Crisis." Companion Animal Overpopulation. idausa, 2006. Web. Mar. 2011. <http://www.idausa.org/facts/ overpopulation.html>

PUPPY MILLS

Pet Overpopulation. The Humane Society of the United States, 2011. Web. Feb.

2011. <http://www.humanesociety.org/issues/pet_overpopulation/>.

HTTP://ANDYFRONCIONI.COM/IRONJENNY/ABOUT-PUPPY-MILLS/

STOP THE CRUELTY

Adopting vs. Pet Store

"Why Adopt? Adoption vs. Pet Store." North

Shore Animal League America. Convio, 2010.

Web. Mar. 2011. <http://www.animalleague.org>.

Winograd, Nathan J. Redemption. N.p.: Almaden Books, 2007. Print.

Pet Overpopulation. The Humane Society of the United States, 2011. Web. Feb.

2011. <http://www.humanesociety.org/issues/pet_overpopulation/>.HTTP://WWW.HELLOLOUISVILLE.COM/ARTICLES/BUSINESS/7087/ALLEY_CAT_ADVOCATES_OFFERS_SOLUTION_TO_FERAL_CAT_CRISIS.CFM

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FERAL CATS

HTTP://JUDY.KINNEYS.NET/

Clipped Ear

Bekoff, Marc. The Emotional Lives of Animals. Comp. Jane Goodall. Novato: New

World Library, 2007. Print.

HTTP://JOSEPHLCOOKE.BLOGSPOT.COM/2010/11/BOY-AND-HIS-DOG.HTML

HTTP://WWW.FLICKR.COM/PHOTOS/DALAIWMN/5411147419/

ANIMALS MATTER

Animals have feelings too!

Pets are beneficial to humans both

mentally and physically!

THE GOAL: A NO-KILL NATION"No Kill Equation." No Kill Advocacy Center. N.p., 2011.

Web. Mar. 2011. <http://www.nokilladvocacycenter.org>.

SOLUTIONS

SPAY/NEUTER PROGRAMS

TNR PROGRAMS

RESCUE GROUPS AND FOSTER CARE

Winograd, Nathan J. Redemption. N.p.: Almaden Books, 2007. Print.

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HTTP://FUNDRAISING4PETS.COM/CATEGORIES/CAR-MAGNETS/CIRCLES/

-Volunteers-Adoption Promotion

-Pet Retention Programs

Winograd, Nathan J. Redemption. N.p.: Almaden Books, 2007. Print.http://blog.timesunion.com/bark/earth-to-bailey/128/

FOSTER

Kendall, Marisa. "Fewer open doors for homeless animals." USA Today 11 Oct. 2010: 08a. Ehost. Web. Mar. 2011. <http://web.ebscohost.com/ehost/ detail?hid=105&sid>.

HTTP://WWW.SSPCA.ORG/PAGE.PHP?SID=46HTTP://WWW.DREAMDOGS.CO.UK/DO-YOU-HAVE-INSURANCE-FOR-YOUR-DOG-2821.HTML/DOG-WITH-BROKEN-LEG

HTTP://WWW.STEVEVOGHT.COM/MT/MT-SEARCH.CGI?BLOG_ID=3&TAG=FOSTERS&LIMIT=20

MANDATORY SPAY/NEUTER LAWS

OPPOSE SUPPORT

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IT IS NOT GOVERNMENT’S

PLACE TO BECOME

INVOLVED

BREEDERS WILL NO

LONGER BE ABLE TO

COMPETE IN COMPETITIONS

THE LAW WOULD

ACTUALLY INCREASE

EUTHANASIA

LAWS WOULD CAUSE MORE PROBLEMS THAN SOLUTIONS

IT IS NOT GOVERNMENTS PLACE TO BECOME INVOLVED

BREEDERS WILL NO LONGER BE ABLE TO COMPETE IN

COMPETITIONS

THE LAW WAS ACTUALLY INCREASE EUTHANASIA

LAWS WOULD CAUSE MORE PROBLEMS THAN SOLUTIONS

IT IS NOT GOVERNMENTS PLACE TO BECOME INVOLVED

BREEDERS WILL NO LONGER BE ABLE TO COMPETE IN

COMPETITIONS

THE LAW WAS ACTUALLY INCREASE EUTHANASIA

LONGTERM BENEFITS

WOULD OUTWEIGH THE

COSTS

A STATEWIDE SOLUTION IS

THE ONLY EFFECTIVE SOLUTION

NECESSARY TO PROTECT

PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY

"Protecting Animals." American Humane Association. Ed. Maddie's Fund and

National Council on Pet Population Study and Policy. Convio, 2010. Web. 15

Dec. 2010. <http://www.americanhumane.org>.

PRECAUTIONS FOR ADOPTING A PET

Make a commitment

Make sure you are financially able

Have the right time and lifestyle

"Protecting Animals." American Humane Association. Ed. Maddie's Fund and

National Council on Pet Population Study and Policy. Convio, 2010. Web. 15

Dec. 2010. <http://www.americanhumane.org>.

HTTP://ADOPTPET.INFO/ADOPT-PET-MONTREAL-2

ORGANIZATIONSThe Humane Society of the United States

Best Friends Animal Society

Maddy’s Fund

The Animal Rescue Site

Spay and Save

HTTP://WWW.HUMANESOCIETY.ORG/HTTP://WWW.BESTFRIENDS.ORG/HTTP://WWW.MADDIESFUND.ORG

HTTP://WWW.THEANIMALRESCUESITE.COM/HTTP://WWW.SPAYANDSAVE.ORG/

Always spay/neuter your pet!

adopt your pet from shelters or nonprofit rescue groups

make a lifetime commitment to your pet

Education others!

Foster an animal

Volunteer

Donate

Ways to

help

http://www.stevevoght.com/mt/mt-search.cgi?blog_id=3&tag=Fosters&limit=20

"Protecting Animals." American Humane Association. Ed. Maddie's Fund and

National Council on Pet Population Study and Policy. Convio, 2010. Web. 15

Dec. 2010. <http://www.americanhumane.org>.

“Sometimes it falls upon a generation to be great. You can be that great generation” --

Nelson Mandela (2005)

Application

Volunteered at Main Line Animal Rescue in Chester Springs, PA

WWW.MLAR.ORG

NO KILL SHELTER

Volunteering 2. One-on-one training with the dogs and cats1. Orientation/Meet and Greet

3. Began Volunteering

My

Experience

My Experience continued

(Cats)

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PICTURES

(Imovie)

Class Activity

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HTTP://WWW.PETPLANET.CO.UK

HTTP://WEEPINGCHERRIES.WORDPRESS.COM/2008/11/23/SALE-SATURDAY-ON-SUNDAY/

HTTP://KITTENS-PICTURES.CO.CC/PAGE/3HTTP://CUTE-N-TINY.COM/CUTE-ANIMALS/TOP-10-CUTEST-PUPPY-AND-KITTEN-PALS/

HTTP://WWW.MYBADPAD.COM/FUN-STUFF/WARNING-25-OUTRAGEOUS-LAME-GIFTS-YOU-SHOULD-NEVER-GET-YOUR-GIRLFRIEND

CONCLUSION

WORKS CITED

Bekoff, Marc. The Emotional Lives of Animals. Comp. Jane Goodall. Novato: New World Library, 2007. Print.

"Companion Animal Overpopulation Crisis." Companion Animal Overpopulation. idausa, 2006. Web. Mar. 2011. <http://www.idausa.org/facts/ overpopulation.html>.

Frank, Joshua. “An Interactive Model of Human and Companion Animal Dynamics: The Ecology and Economics of Dog Overpopulation and the Human Costs of Addressing the Problem.” Human Ecology 32.1 (2004): 107-130. JSTOR. Web. 26 Oct. 2010. <http://www.jstor.org/‌stable/‌4603504>.

Geller, Scott E, and Angela K Fournier. “BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS OF COMPANION-ANIMAL OVERPOPULATION: A CONCEPTUALIZATION OF THE PROBLEM AND SUGGESTIONS FOR INTERVENTION.” Behavior and Social Issues (2004): 51-68. PDF file.

Kendall, Marisa. "Fewer open doors for homeless animals." USA Today 11 Oct. 2010: 08a. Ehost. Web. Mar. 2011. <http://web.ebscohost.com/ehost/ detail?hid=105&sid>.

"No Kill Equation." No Kill Advocacy Center. N.p., 2011. Web. Mar. 2011. <http://www.nokilladvocacycenter.org>.

Pet Overpopulation. The Humane Society of the United States, 2011. Web. Feb. 2011. <http://www.humanesociety.org/‌issues/‌pet_overpopulation/>.

“Protecting Animals.” American Humane Association. Ed. Maddie’s Fund and National Council on Pet Population Study and Policy. Convio, 2010. Web. 15 Dec. 2010. <http://www.americanhumane.org>.

"Why Adopt? Adoption vs. Pet Store." North Shore Animal League America. Convio, 2010. Web. Mar. 2011. <http://www.animalleague.org>.

Winograd, Nathan J. Irreconcilable Differences: The Battle for the Heart and Soul of America’s Animal Shelters. N.p.: CreateSpace, 2009. Print.

Winograd, Nathan J. Redemption. N.p.: Almaden Books, 2007. Print.

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