We must stop pet overpopulation
Barbara Bonsignore, Concord
Wanted to share this with you as this is very important and makes a lot so sense.This is from Barbara Bonsignore,Concord,NH.
This is so true as we do have so many animals and most of them are put to sleep.It is time to step up and we as dog owners should help or do something about it.
Very sad to hear this kind of stories and yes,this has been going on for years and years.Stop the population and spay your animals.



The United States is a nation of dogs and cat lovers. It is hard to believe, then, that Americans allow three million or more of these companion animals to be killed in shelters annually simply because there are too many of them and not enough homes. The only solution is the sterilization of dogs and cats, mixed breed and purebred. Early spray/neuter at eight weeks of age is endorsed by the American Veterinary Medical Association and saves animal lives. I also recommend abortion for both dogs and cats which, if done early, is safe for healthy females.

Spaying and altering of dogs and cats decreases the chances of reproductive cancers, stops the spraying of urine to mark territories, the noisy and messy heat periods of females, and generally produces calmer animals less apt to bite or scratch or roam in search of mates. The operations do not cause the animals to become overweight.

Instead of breeding purebred dogs and cats, and buying puppy mill dogs from pet shops, adopt an older companion animal from a shelter or breed rescue group. They are usually housebroken, and many are obedience-trained and well-behaved.

Due to the tremendously high kill-rate in shelters in the South, many groups and shelters are importing into New Hampshire and finding homes for hundreds of dogs and cats. No matter what state these animals come from, they deserve good, forever homes.

Everyone needs to do their part to stop the senseless killing of dogs and cats. Shelters and breed rescue groups that adopt out unsterilized animals are only perpetuating the cycle of pet overpopulation.

New Hampshire Spaying and Altering is a nonprofit organization that helps financially needy people with the operations. For more information, phone 224-1361.

BARBARA BONSIGNORE

Concord