The Myth of Pet Overpopulation (HSUS Edition) : Nathan J Winograd
If no one breeds dogs, then they will go extinct.
Pet overpopulation is a myth, in the USA at least.
In the county where I live, the shelters have an adoption rate of at least 97% for dogs. Dogs are only euthanized for severe aggression or health problems.
Private owners still breed their dogs; it doesn't create a problem.
I realize that not every county has such an excellent shelter system; but I suspect that it is lack of community effort/lack of good employees/lack of funding that creates shelter problems in other counties. Debunking Pet Overpopulation : Nathan J Winograd
I really believe that in the USA the amount of puppies produced follows the law of supply and demand, and if private owners no longer breed, it just means more business for puppy mills. (or dog extinction).
If no one breeds dogs, then they will go extinct.
Pet overpopulation is a myth, in the USA at least.
In the county where I live, the shelters have an adoption rate of at least 97% for dogs. Dogs are only euthanized for severe aggression or health problems.
Private owners still breed their dogs; it doesn't create a problem.
I realize that not every county has such an excellent shelter system; but I suspect that it is lack of community effort/lack of good employees/lack of funding that creates shelter problems in other counties. Debunking Pet Overpopulation : Nathan J Winograd
I really believe that in the USA the amount of puppies produced follows the law of supply and demand, and if private owners no longer breed, it just means more business for puppy mills. (or dog extinction).
