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Euthanasia: A Gruesome Death

Chew on this...

70 percent of the animals that enter the front door are put down within a couple of weeks. Most are healthy and non-aggressive.
For every dog you buy from a breeder or pet store a shelter animal is euthanized.

What can you do to help?

Avoid the tragedy of euthanasia
Adopt or rescue a pet instead of buying from a pet store or breeder.
Spay or neuter your own pets to avoid overpopulation.
Don't abandon your pets; commit to keeping them with you for their lifetime.

References

"HSUS Pet Overpopulation Estimates," The Humane Society of the United States, 2004.
Bob Shaw, "PETCO Tests Rabbit Adoption; Cooperation With Local Rights Group Could Be Pet Model Nationally," Saint Paul Pioneer Press 4 Jul. 2004.
The Humane Society of the United States.
Chuck Haga, "Every Dog Has Its Day," Minneapolis Star Tribune 7 Sep. 1999.
"Action to Wipe Out Pit Bull Dogs," Evening Standard 10 Jan. 2000.