Homeless Animals example essay topic

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Established in 1996 to help solve the problem of abandoned animals, we have become the largest and most successful no-kill animal shelter in North Carolina. Last year we found loving homes for approx. 2000 abandoned pets and provided spay / neuter services for approximately 3000. We currently house approx. 700 animals. Our cooperative agreements with animal control and humane organizations across the state have reduced the euthanasia rates in some counties by as much as 50%, thus saving taxpayers money and saving animals lives.

Last year we saved approximately 2800 lives that were slated for euthanasia. We are the only shelter that specializes in rescuing these forgotten pets. We also receive animals being abandoned by their owners. Many we find left at our gates, some tied to the trees.

We received over 800 anonymous animal donations this way last year. Please, give generously - volunteer - donate - adopt - foster. We at The Haven every day must meet the challenge of providing for 700 resident animals as well as doing our best to respond to approx. 50 calls per day from people seeking to surrender an animal. Last year we provided direct care for over 3000 animals, most of them are now adopted. Please make sure that the Haven has the resources to stop the abandonment and convenience killing of our communities' homeless animals.

These homeless animals challenge us every day; will we notice them? Will we help them? Will we be there for them tomorrow? A visit to an animal shelter will prove that acting on impulse or appearance is NOT the way to welcome a pet into your home. The 8 to 12 million homeless cats and dogs that arrive in shelter each year (Cumberland County puts 800-1000 animals to sleep EVERY SINGLE MONTH! !) 25% of the homeless animals are purebreds.

You stroll past kennels filled with hopeful animals, young and old, purebred and mixed breed, and must choose just one pet who " ll depend on you the rest of its life. They " ve already seen bad luck. They are all intensely appealing. But PLEASE do your homework before deciding.