Don't Shop for Pets, Adopt A Pound Pup!

Did You Know?    5 – 7 MILLION companion animals enter animal shelters nationwide every year and approximately 3 million to 4 million are euthanized (60 percent of dogs and 70 percent of cats)  25% of dogs in shelters are purebreds Only 10% of the animals received by shelters have been spayed or neutered. 5 out of 10 dogs in the shelters and 7 out of 10 cats in shelters are destroyed simply because there is no one to adopt them (Reference from ASPCA)
Anytime you purchase a pet from a breeder or pet store, you are taking away a home from a loving animal in a shelter that already needs a home and will be euthanized if not adopted in a certain time period (time periods vary depending on shelters.)
Spay & Neuter Your Pets! "Spaying" is a general term used to describe the ovariohysterectomy of a female animal. Neutering is a general term used to describe the castration of a male animal. The term “neuter” can be used for both genders. There is an overpopulation of dogs and cats that shelters cannot find homes for, having your pet spayed or neutered ensures that you will not be adding to the overpopulation of pets Spaying or neutering your pet will help your dog or cat live a happier, healthier, and longer life. Spaying eliminates the constant crying and nervous pacing that is a sign that a cat is in heat. Castration stops the mating drive in males, reducing the urge to roam, which in turn, reduces the risk of fights, injury, poisoning, accidents, and contracting diseases. If you have more than one pet in your household, all the pets will get along better if they are neutered. A long-term benefit of neutering is improved health. Early neutering nearly eliminates breast cancer, and totally prevents uterine infections and testicular cancer. Spaying and neutering is the only form of birth control for animals. Spaying and neutering is the only way to end the overpopulation of pets.

 

Want to Save A Life? Here are several Care Centers

Agoura Hills Animal Shelter 29525 Agoura Road Agoura Hills, CA 91301 818-991-0071 Camarillo Animal Shelter 600 Aviation Drive Camarillo, CA 93010-8550 (805) 388-4341 http://www.vcar.us/ West Valley Animal Shelter 20655 Plummer Street Chatsworth, CA 91311 888-4LAPET1 / 888-452-7381 www.laanimalservices.com   East Valley Animal Shelter 14409 Vanowen Street Van Nuys CA 91405 888-4LAPET1 / 888-452-7381 www.laanimalservices.com   North Central Animal Shelter 3201 Lacy Street, Los Angeles, CA 90031 888-4LAPET1 / 888-452-7381 www.laanimalservices.com

South L.A. Animal Shelter 3612 11th Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90018 (Care Center) 3320 West 36th Street Los Angeles, CA 90018 (Annex) 888-4LAPET1 / 888-452-7381 www.laanimalservices.com   West L.A. Animal Shelter 11361 West Pico Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90064 888-4LAPET1 / 888-452-7381 www.laanimalservices.com   Harbor Animal Shelter 957 N. Gaffey Street San Pedro, CA 90731 888-4LAPET1 / 888-452-7381 www.laanimalservices.com   Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Los Angeles (SPCALA) http://spcala.com   Adopt Your New Best Friend through Petfinder.com www.petfinder.com