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Current
Issues
Pet Overpopulation
Pet overpopulation is a mjor problem facing the nation,
and specifically the San Joaquin County region. According
to the Humane Society of America estimates 6-8 million
cats and dogs enter shelters every year. Of those, 3-4
million are euthanized by shelters each year. That number
is more than 10 times the population of Stockton, California.
Theorectically a female at and her offspring can produce
420,000 cats in a seven year period. In a six year period,
a female dog and her offspring can theorectically produce
67,000 dogs. In an article published in USA Today on
June 23rd, 1998, US taxpayers spend an estimated $2
billion each year to house, euthanize and dispose of
unwanted animals.
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